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Cologne CGNBilbao BIO
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Cologne CGNBilbao BIO
£71
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Cologne CGNBilbao BIO
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How much do flights to Bilbao cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£53

Cheapest round-trip

£145

Average round-trip

£160

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Bilbao airport to the city center

Fastest option: taxi or private transfer. Best value: Bizkaibus A3247 direct bus service.

Bilbao is served by Bilbao Airport (BIO), officially known as Bilbao Airport or Loiu Airport, located 12 km north of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including direct bus services, taxis, ride-hailing, and private transfers. The Bizkaibus A3247 provides frequent and affordable connections to the city center, while taxis offer a faster door-to-door option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

20-30 min

€3; single ticket fare

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

€25 – €35; metered; airport supplement applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-25 min

€20 – €35; varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-25 min

€40 – €60; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or guaranteed pickup

15-25 min

€30 – €80; daily rate; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bizkaibus A3247 stops at Termibus (main bus station) and Gran Vía in the city center.
  • Taxis have a fixed airport supplement; confirm fare before departure.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Bilbao

Depart from
Cologne Bonn Airport
Arrive to
Bilbao
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain - Museo Guggenheim Bilbao - Picos De Europa

Check-in for a flight from Cologne to Bilbao

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
VuelingVLGVYNo
EurowingsEWGEWNo
Air EuropaAEAUXNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Bilbao

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January11°C7°C
February12°C7°C
March14°C8°C
April15°C9°C
May18°C11°C
June21°C14°C
July23°C16°C
August24°C17°C
September22°C16°C
October20°C14°C
November15°C10°C
December13°C8°C
Hottest Month
24°C
August
Coldest month
7°C
January
Sunny days
271
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
27 Sep
74%
23°C16°C
4 Oct
21°C15°C
Monday
28 Sep
90%
23°C16°C
5 Oct
77%
21°C15°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
11%
29°C17°C
6 Oct
82%
17°C14°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
66%
24°C15°C
7 Oct
24%
18°C14°C
Thursday
1 Oct
33%
18°C15°C
8 Oct
18%
20°C15°C
Friday
2 Oct
84%
17°C15°C
9 Oct
19°C14°C
Saturday
3 Oct
16%
19°C16°C
10 Oct
23°C13°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Vueling, Eurowings, Air Europa, and Lufthansa. Cologne and Bilbao have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Bilbao, consider visiting Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain, Museo Guggenheim Bilbao, and Picos De Europa.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cologne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cologne and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Istanbul, Amman, Tirana, Tehran, Baku, Vienna, Jeddah, Newcastle upon Tyne, Birmingham, Glasgow, Antalya, Sarajevo, Barcelona, Dubai, Zagreb, Hurghada, Cairo.

What are the most popular routes to and from Bilbao?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bilbao and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Barcelona, Liverpool, Belfast, Inverness, Bristol, Lisbon, Madrid, Vienna, Alicante, Newcastle upon Tyne, Prague, Leeds, Milan, Málaga.

What airports are near Cologne?

The main airport in Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport. It is also served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Frankfurt International Airport, Brussels, Düsseldorf International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi, Cologne Bonn Airport, Luxembourg, Frankfurt–Hahn, Eindhoven, Weeze.

What airports are near Bilbao?

The main airport in Bilbao is Bilbao. It is also served by Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, San Sebastián, Santander, Biarritz Pays Basque, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Vitoria, León.

Which airlines fly between Cologne and Bilbao?

Currently, you can fly between Cologne and Bilbao with Ryanair, Vueling, Eurowings, Air Europa, Lufthansa.

When’s the best time to travel between Cologne and Bilbao?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cologne and Bilbao, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Cologne and Bilbao?

Traveling between Cologne and Bilbao, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Cologne?

There are a number of airports in and around Cologne. The main one is Cologne Bonn Airport and other nearby airports include Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Frankfurt International Airport, Brussels, Düsseldorf International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi, Cologne Bonn Airport, Luxembourg, Frankfurt–Hahn, Eindhoven, Weeze

How many airports are there near Bilbao?

There are a number of airports in and around Bilbao. The main one is Bilbao and other nearby airports include Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, San Sebastián, Santander, Biarritz Pays Basque, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Vitoria, León.

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