How long is the flight from South Africa to Bilbao?

Airlines like KLM, Air France, and Lufthansa fly from South Africa to Bilbao in about 15h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 50m. The distance between South Africa and Bilbao is about 8859 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bilbao ranges from 62.0 - 141.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 141.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Bilbao when rainfall is around 62.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bilbao, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Bilbao?

Air France, KLM and Lufthansa are the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Bilbao.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Bilbao?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in January. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Bilbao. Flights to Bilbao from South Africa in February are about R15 701 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R10 661.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Bilbao from South Africa?

Bilbao (BIO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Bilbao. It is only a 4,9 km journey from Bilbao (BIO) to Bilbao’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Bilbao that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Bilbao flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Bilbao?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Bilbao.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Bilbao?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Bilbao by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R8 218+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Bilbao

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Bilbao

Round-trip from	R12 371
One-way from	R8 218
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 798

KLM
6/2-10/2
2 total stops
45h 16m total
South Africa to Bilbao

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Turkish Airlines
2/10
1 total stop
18h 30m total
South Africa to Bilbao

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R20 647 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 092 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Best flights from South Africa to Bilbao
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Bilbao that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Fri 6/223:59JNB - BIO

1 stop17h 31mKLM

Tue 10/217:20BIO - JNB

1 stop27h 45mKLM

Deal found 10/9R12 371

Fri 6/27:55CPT - BIO

1 stop15h 30mAir France

Tue 10/212:15BIO - CPT

2 stops28h 05mAir France

Deal found 10/9R12 476

Fri 6/210:40JNB - BIO

2 stops26h 20mLufthansa

Tue 10/217:40BIO - JNB

1 stop14h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 10/9R12 807

Fri 6/217:15CPT - BIO

1 stop18h 45mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/212:00BIO - CPT

1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/9R15 215

Thu 5/21:35JNB - BIO

2 stops22h 10mKenya Airways

Tue 10/212:15BIO - JNB

2 stops45h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/9R19 542

Fri 6/218:25CPT - BIO

2 stops23h 05mKLM

Tue 10/26:50BIO - CPT

2 stops28h 50mKLM

Deal found 10/9R12 650

Fri 6/214:25CPT - BIO

3 stops51h 05mKenya Airways

Tue 10/217:20BIO - CPT

3 stops43h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/9R27 185

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Return

Price

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-16:30

1 stop17h 31m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

17:20-22:05

1 stop27h 45m

R12 371

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

7:55-22:25

1 stop15h 30m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

12:15-17:20

2 stops28h 05m

R12 476

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

18:25-16:30

2 stops23h 05m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

6:50-12:40

2 stops28h 50m

R12 650

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

10:40-12:00

2 stops26h 20m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

17:40-9:30

1 stop14h 50m

R12 807

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

17:15-11:00

1 stop18h 45m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

12:00-11:50

1 stop22h 50m

R15 215

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

1:35-22:45

2 stops22h 10m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

12:15-10:55

2 stops45h 40m

R19 542

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:25-16:30

3 stops51h 05m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

17:20-13:35

3 stops43h 15m

R27 185

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

16:35-11:05

1 stop18h 30m

R8 218

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Reviews of airlines servicing Bilbao

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andAir France from South Africa to Bilbao to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 409 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Bilbao from South Africa?
Bilbao (BIO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Bilbao. It is only a 4,9 km journey from Bilbao (BIO) to Bilbao’s city centre.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Bilbao?
Airlines like KLM, Air France, and Lufthansa fly from South Africa to Bilbao in about 15h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 50m. The distance between South Africa and Bilbao is about 8859 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Bilbao that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Bilbao flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Bilbao?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Bilbao.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Bilbao?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Bilbao by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Bilbao

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	CheapestR9 847	AverageR15 429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 816	AverageR13 651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR10 867	AverageR17 982	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 959	AverageR14 993	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 338	AverageR17 001	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Bilbao

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andAir France from South Africa to Bilbao to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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