What percentage of Barcelona to Bilbao flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 59.2% of flights from Barcelona to Bilbao are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter one stop. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

How long is the flight from Barcelona to Bilbao?

The direct flight from Barcelona to Bilbao typically takes 1 hour and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 467 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 7 hours and 5 minutes. This represents a median of 75 minutes for direct flights compared to 425 minutes for flights with one stop.

How often do Barcelona to Bilbao flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Barcelona to Bilbao route tend to drop frequently. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. This pattern of frequent price drops has been observed over a trailing 30-day period.

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Barcelona to Bilbao: Overview

Insights for flights from Barcelona to Bilbao

Right now, 16% of recent fares for flights from Barcelona to Bilbao are considered a good price. If you are looking for cheap flights from Barcelona to Bilbao, fares typically range from $49 to $213, with a median price of $110. Current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a favorable time to consider booking.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Bilbao? The data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $31. Following closely are August, with a median fare of $42, and May, where the median fare is $43. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

A typical journey from Barcelona to Bilbao takes about 2h 25m, including connections. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 467 kilometers. For this route, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically involve one connection.

New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices. This consistent availability means you have regular chances to find suitable flight options for your trip.

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Bilbao

Regular price: €41 - €135

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Barcelona to Bilbao is EUR41-EUR135. The current lowest deal is EUR37 with Vueling Airlines for Dec 6-Dec 24.

now 37 €

Low 41 €

High 135 €

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Bilbao

The cheapest month to fly from Barcelona to Bilbao is January, with a median price of $31. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $342. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

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Flights from 31 €

February

Most Expensive

Flights from 342 €

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Direct flights from Barcelona to Bilbao

Vueling Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Barcelona to Bilbao

Sat, Aug 1

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BCN - Bilbao

Barcelona (BCN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Air Europa

242 €

92 €

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Bilbao

Barcelona (BCN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Air Europa

212 €

104 €

One-way

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⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Bilbao

Barcelona (BCN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Air Europa

211 €

110 €

One-way

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BCN - Bilbao

Barcelona (BCN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Air Europa

220 €

112 €

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⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Bilbao

Barcelona (BCN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Air Europa

244 €

116 €

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Bilbao

Barcelona (BCN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Air Europa

247 €

120 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 7

218 € → 67 €

69%

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

221 € → 69 €

69%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

242 € → 92 €

62%

3 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 6

220 € → 73 €

67%

Popular Airports to fly from Barcelona to Bilbao

Barcelona - Bilbao route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares are at $37, which is below the typical level of $110.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $31.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 25m

The median flight time for this route is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

59.2% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 59.2% of flights from Barcelona to Bilbao are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vueling Airlines offers direct flights

Vueling Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, based on the last 30 days.

Barcelona main airports to depart from

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat is a convenient departure airport for flights to Bilbao, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~12 km from Barcelona city center (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$47

Bilbao main airports to arrive at

Bilbao (BIO)

Cheapest

Bilbao Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Bilbao.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$47

Airports nearby Bilbao used as alternative

Santander (SDR)

Cheapest

Santander Airport is a useful alternative for its low-cost carrier options not always available from Bilbao.

📍 ~74 km from Bilbao (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$45

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bilbao

Historically, the sweet spot for booking Barcelona to Bilbao flights falls within the 7-13 days prior to departure window. During this period, the average price is typically around $74. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise to an average of $124, while planning more than 60 days out can result in an average price of $172. These trends are observed across a 90-day trailing window.

A good deal for a flight from Barcelona to Bilbao is considered to be $49 or less. Prices at or below this threshold are among the lowest 25% observed. The median price for this route across the trailing 90 days is $110, while prices can go up to $213 or more for the higher 25% of fares.

Historically, January, August, and May have offered some of the cheapest median prices for flights from Barcelona to Bilbao. January typically sees a median price of $31, while August and May have median prices of $42 and $43 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $110, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Barcelona to Bilbao: Overview

Insights for flights from Barcelona to Bilbao

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Bilbao

Regular price: €41 - €135

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Barcelona to Bilbao is EUR41-EUR135. The current lowest deal is EUR37 with Vueling Airlines for Dec 6-Dec 24.

now 37 €

Low 41 €

High 135 €

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Bilbao

January

Cheapest

Flights from 31 €

February

Most Expensive

Flights from 342 €

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