What percentage of London to Bilbao flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 28.9% of flights from London to Bilbao were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of available options included at least one layover.

How long does it take to fly from London to Bilbao?

The direct flight from London to Bilbao typically takes 2 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 896 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extended to 9 hours and 35 minutes. This represents a substantial difference in duration when a layover is involved.

How often do cheap flights from London to Bilbao come up?

Historically, cheap flights from London to Bilbao have been frequent. This route consistently offers opportunities for travelers to find more affordable fares. The availability of these deals has been observed across the trailing 30 days, indicating regular price fluctuations that benefit budget-conscious travelers.

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London to Bilbao: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Bilbao

For travelers looking for cheap flights from London to Bilbao, the data indicates that January is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $36. Other affordable options include October, with a median fare of $40, and November, where the median fare is $53. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from London to Bilbao typically range from $125 to $369, with a median of $253. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 15% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that while deals are available, they represent a smaller portion of overall flight options. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

When considering flights from London to Bilbao, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 28.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should expect to make at least one stop on your journey if you are not flying direct.

A typical journey from London to Bilbao, including connections, takes approximately 2h 0m. While direct flights are available, the overall median journey time accounts for itineraries with layovers. The route covers a distance of 896 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from London to Bilbao

Regular price: £67 - £212

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from London to Bilbao typically range from 67 GBP to 212 GBP. The current lowest deal is 35 GBP with Vueling Airlines, for travel from Dec 2-Dec 8.

now £35

Low £67

High £212

The cheapest time to fly from London to Bilbao

The cheapest month to fly from London to Bilbao is January, with a median price of $36. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $301. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £36

May

Most Expensive

Flights from £301

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Bilbao

Vueling Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Bilbao

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Bilbao

London (STN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Ryanair

£260

£74

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Bilbao

London (STN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Ryanair

£285

£77

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Bilbao

London (STN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Ryanair

£286

£84

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Bilbao

London (STN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Ryanair

£254

£67

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Bilbao

London (STN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Jet2.com

£349

£162

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Bilbao

London (LGW) - Bilbao (BIO)

£260

£57

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

£346 → £127

63%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

£344 → £127

63%

6 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 23

£282 → £67

76%

7 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 22

£285 → £71

75%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Bilbao

London - Bilbao route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from London to Bilbao are near the typical level of $253.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, October, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 0m

Direct flights to Bilbao typically take 2h 0m, while connecting flights average 13h 3m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Vueling Airlines offers direct flights

Vueling Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with connecting options also available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vueling Airlines has a deal for $35

Vueling Airlines recently offered a deal from London Gatwick to Bilbao for $35.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from London to Bilbao appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton is a good option for flights to Bilbao, offering one of the cheapest prices.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£37

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a convenient departure point for flights to Bilbao, with various transport links.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£62

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow provides a major hub for flights to Bilbao, with extensive global connections.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£50

London City (LCY)

London City is ideal for quick access to flights to Bilbao from central London.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£166

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative departure point for flights to Bilbao.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£80

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a suitable choice for flights to Bilbao, providing competitive options.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£91

Bilbao main airports to arrive at

Bilbao (BIO)

Cheapest

Bilbao Airport serves as a convenient arrival point for flights from London to Bilbao.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£35

Airports nearby Bilbao used as alternative

Santander (SDR)

Cheapest

Santander Airport is a reliable alternative for domestic and European flights, offering strong low-cost carrier options.

📍 ~100 km from Bilbao (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bilbao

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Bilbao has been 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was approximately $215. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $404. For trips planned across the trailing quarter, prices averaged $262 when booked 28-59 days out, and $232 for bookings made 60+ days in advance.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from London to Bilbao is considered to be $125 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $253. Travelers could expect to pay around $369 for flights on the higher end of the price spectrum.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Bilbao, with a median price of $36. October and November also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $40 and $53 respectively. While November was one of the cheapest months, it also represented the most expensive month in some historical periods, with a median price of $53. The annual median price for this route was $253.

London to Bilbao: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Bilbao

How much is a round trip from London to Bilbao

Regular price: £67 - £212

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from London to Bilbao typically range from 67 GBP to 212 GBP. The current lowest deal is 35 GBP with Vueling Airlines, for travel from Dec 2-Dec 8.

now £35

Low £67

High £212

The cheapest time to fly from London to Bilbao

January

Cheapest

Flights from £36

May

Most Expensive

Flights from £301

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Bilbao

Vueling Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Bilbao

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Bilbao

London (STN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Ryanair

£260

£74

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Bilbao

London (STN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Ryanair

£285

£77

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Bilbao

London (STN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Ryanair

£286

£84

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Bilbao

London (STN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Ryanair

£254

£67

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Bilbao

London (STN) - Bilbao (BIO)

Jet2.com

£349

£162

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Bilbao

London (LGW) - Bilbao (BIO)

£260

£57

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

£346 → £127

63%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

£344 → £127

63%

6 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 23

£282 → £67

76%

7 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 22

£285 → £71

75%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Bilbao

London - Bilbao route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from London to Bilbao are near the typical level of $253.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, October, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 0m

Direct flights to Bilbao typically take 2h 0m, while connecting flights average 13h 3m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Vueling Airlines offers direct flights

Vueling Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with connecting options also available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vueling Airlines has a deal for $35

Vueling Airlines recently offered a deal from London Gatwick to Bilbao for $35.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from London to Bilbao appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton is a good option for flights to Bilbao, offering one of the cheapest prices.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£37

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a convenient departure point for flights to Bilbao, with various transport links.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£62

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow provides a major hub for flights to Bilbao, with extensive global connections.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£50

London City (LCY)

London City is ideal for quick access to flights to Bilbao from central London.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£166

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative departure point for flights to Bilbao.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£80

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a suitable choice for flights to Bilbao, providing competitive options.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£91

Bilbao main airports to arrive at

Bilbao (BIO)

Cheapest

Bilbao Airport serves as a convenient arrival point for flights from London to Bilbao.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£35

Airports nearby Bilbao used as alternative

Santander (SDR)

Cheapest

Santander Airport is a reliable alternative for domestic and European flights, offering strong low-cost carrier options.

Bilbao, Spain

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bilbao

Cheap Flights from London to Bilbao

Today’s best flight deals from London to Bilbao

London to Bilbao: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Bilbao

How much is a round trip from London to Bilbao

The cheapest time to fly from London to Bilbao

Direct flights from London to Bilbao

Last-minute flights going from London to Bilbao

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Bilbao

London - Bilbao route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 0m

Vueling Airlines offers direct flights

Vueling Airlines has a deal for $35

Deals appear frequently on this route

London main airports to depart from

Bilbao main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Bilbao used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Bilbao

Best Elite deals to Bilbao

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Oct 03

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Dec 16

Sep 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bilbao

When is the best time to book flights from London to Bilbao?

How much should a flight from London to Bilbao cost?

What's the best month to fly from London to Bilbao?

What percentage of London to Bilbao flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from London to Bilbao?

How often do cheap flights from London to Bilbao come up?

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London to Bilbao: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Bilbao

How much is a round trip from London to Bilbao

The cheapest time to fly from London to Bilbao

Direct flights from London to Bilbao

Last-minute flights going from London to Bilbao

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Bilbao

London - Bilbao route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 0m

Vueling Airlines offers direct flights

Vueling Airlines has a deal for $35

Deals appear frequently on this route

London main airports to depart from

Bilbao main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Bilbao used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Bilbao

Best Elite deals to Bilbao

Oct 15

Oct 16

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Oct 03

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When is the best time to book flights from London to Bilbao?

How much should a flight from London to Bilbao cost?

What's the best month to fly from London to Bilbao?