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Today’s best flight deals from Istanbul to Bilbao

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Istanbul to Bilbao

November 6 - November 10

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

SAW - Bilbao

$251

$159

Round trip

November 12 - December 1

SAW - Bilbao

$143

$161

Round trip

December 2 - December 11

SAW - Bilbao

$168

$161

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November 15 - November 23

SAW - Bilbao

$153

$161

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November 17 - November 23

SAW - Bilbao

$154

$161

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November 15 - December 10

SAW - Bilbao

$143

$161

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November 17 - December 10

SAW - Bilbao

$143

$161

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December 2 - December 8

SAW - Bilbao

$170

$161

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November 12 - November 21

SAW - Bilbao

$152

$161

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November 12 - November 18

SAW - Bilbao

$155

$161

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Insights for flights from Istanbul to Bilbao

For flights from Istanbul to Bilbao, fares typically range from $179–$379, with a median of $227. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only about 5% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare might require some flexibility.
When considering cheap flights from Istanbul to Bilbao, the best time to fly is during the winter months. February stands out as the cheapest month, with a median fare of just $69. Following closely, December offers a median fare of $70, and January presents a median of $83. These months consistently show the lowest median prices for this route.
A typical journey from Istanbul to Bilbao takes approximately 9h 50m, including connections. This is because most itineraries for this route are not direct. The distance between Istanbul and Bilbao is 2599 km, classifying this as a medium-haul flight.
Most itineraries for flights from Istanbul to Bilbao connect at least once, with only 19% of recent fares being direct flights from Istanbul to Bilbao. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find fares, even if most require a connection.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Bilbao

Regular price: $205 - $583

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Istanbul to Bilbao is between $205 and $583. The current lowest deal is $159 with Pegasus Airlines for travel from Nov 6-Nov 10.

now $159

Low $205

High $583

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Bilbao

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Bilbao is February, with a median price of $69. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $390. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

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Flights from $69

June

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Flights from $390

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Direct flights from Istanbul to Bilbao

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Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Bilbao

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Bilbao

Pegasus Airlines

Istanbul (SAW) - Bilbao (BIO)

Pegasus Airlines

$336

$242

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Bilbao

Valuair

Istanbul (SAW) - Bilbao (BIO)

Valuair

$359

$270

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Bilbao

Valuair

Istanbul (SAW) - Bilbao (BIO)

Valuair

$321

$273

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Bilbao

Wizz Air

Istanbul (IST) - Bilbao (BIO)

Wizz Air

$375

$270

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Bilbao

Lufthansa

Istanbul (IST) - Bilbao (BIO)

Lufthansa

$371

$307

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Bilbao

Lufthansa

Istanbul (IST) - Bilbao (BIO)

Lufthansa

$331

$257

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Bilbao

3 nights

Jun 25 - Jun 28

$331  →  $225

32%

1 night

Jun 20 - Jun 21

$375  →  $270

28%

4 nights

Jun 24 - Jun 28

$343  →  $245

29%

1 night

Jun 27 - Jun 28

$330  →  $236

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Bilbao

Istanbul - Bilbao route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Istanbul to Bilbao are below the typical level at $159.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $69

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Bilbao, with a median price of $69.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 9h 50m

Connecting flights from Istanbul to Bilbao typically take 9h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant (81%)

Most deals (81%) for this route are connecting flights, with 1 stopover being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers direct deals

Pegasus Airlines has offered direct deals on the Istanbul to Bilbao route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Bilbao are frequent, appearing about 0.53 times per day.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport (IST) is a good option for flights to Bilbao, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$161

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW) is another Istanbul airport to consider for your trip to Bilbao.

📍 ~40 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$161

Bilbao main airports to arrive at

Bilbao (BIO)

Cheapest

Bilbao Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Istanbul, offering good access to the city.

📍 ~10 km from Bilbao city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$159

Airports nearby Bilbao used as alternative

Santander (SDR)

Cheapest

Santander (SDR) can be a useful alternative due to its low-cost carrier presence and good road connectivity.

📍 ~74 km from Bilbao (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$244

Vitoria (VIT)

Vitoria (VIT) is the closest alternative, offering very easy access by car or bus, despite limited commercial flights.

📍 ~50 km from Bilbao (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$339

San Sebastián (EAS)

San Sebastián (EAS) is convenient for travelers on the eastern side of the Basque region with reliable domestic connections.

📍 ~75 km from Bilbao (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$312

Biarritz Pays Basque (BIQ)

Biarritz Pays Basque (BIQ) offers different European destinations via French and low-cost carriers, requiring a border crossing.

📍 ~120 km from Bilbao (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$306

Pamplona (PNA)

Pamplona (PNA) serves as an alternative regional hub for domestic Spanish flights with good infrastructure.

📍 ~120 km from Bilbao (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$354

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bilbao

Historically, the best prices for flights from Istanbul to Bilbao are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $193. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $504. For those planning further ahead, prices averaged $216 for bookings made 60+ days out.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to Bilbao was considered to be $179 or less. The median price for this route was $227. Prices typically began to increase significantly above $379.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Bilbao are February, with a median price of $69, and December, with a median price of $70. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $83. The annual median price for this route was $227, indicating substantial savings during these months.