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Cheap Flights from Barcelona (BCN) to Bilbao (BIO)

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Bilbao.$64 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Bilbao on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $64, select.
Bilbao.$64 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Bilbao on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $64, select.
Bilbao.$64 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Oct, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Bilbao on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $64, select.
Bilbao.$64 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Mon, 15 Sep.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Bilbao on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $64, select.
Bilbao.$66 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Bilbao on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $66, select.
Bilbao.$68 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jul, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Bilbao on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $68, select.
Bilbao.$77 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Bilbao on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $77, select.
Bilbao.$84 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Bilbao on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $84, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Barcelona Airport to Bilbao Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Barcelona Airport to Bilbao Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $166
Jul
from $98
Aug
from $77
Sep
from $64
Oct
from $64
Nov
from $84
Dec
from $89
Jan
from $89
Feb
from $89
Mar
from $89
Apr
from $440
May
from $293
Cheapest month:September
Most expensive month:April

Direct flights from Barcelona to Bilbao

Barcelona to Bilbao: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Barcelona to Bilbao below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Bilbao.

Barcelona to Bilbao: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$64
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 17 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week163

Finding cheap flights from Barcelona to Bilbao: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Barcelona to Bilbao is $64. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Barcelona to Bilbao.
Iberia, Qatar Airways and Vueling Airlines fly direct from Barcelona to Bilbao.
As of June 2025, there are 124 flights per week flying from Barcelona to Bilbao.
The cheapest month to fly from Barcelona to Bilbao is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Barcelona Airport to Bilbao Airport on Sunday, 19 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bilbao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bilbao is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Vueling Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bilbao.

Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Barcelona and Bilbao follow the same timezone, UTC+1.

  • Each week, there are 62 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, select the 07:00 Vueling flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:45 with Vueling.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to BIO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Getting to Bilbao (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a breeze with Vueling. This popular carrier has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Vueling.

  • Vueling is the most punctual carrier that offers BCN to BIO flights. An exceptional 84.49% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BCN and BIO:

    • Palma de Mallorca Airport

    • Valencia Airport

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • Currently, $32 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $64. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • Book eight months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to BIO.

  • Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to BIO.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport.

Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, data shows 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BCN:

Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • If you're getting in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near BIO:

  • Pick up a Bilbao Airport rental car and explore Bilbao and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are popular providers to choose from here.

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about four weeks in advance.

Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao

  • Bilbao Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.

When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Bilbao in January.

  • The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap tickets from BCN to BIO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

Explore more of Spain

  • Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of Spain, consider Salamanca, about 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are among its highlights.

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