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Columbus CMHBilbao BIO
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Sun, Oct 18
Columbus CMHBilbao BIO
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How much do flights to Bilbao cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£404

Cheapest round-trip

£889

Average round-trip

£903

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Vueling

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
John Glenn Columbus International
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 Columbus to Bilbao

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VuelingVLGVYNo
Air CanadaACAACYes
Air FranceAFRAFNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
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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
267
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
30%
20°C14°C
18 Oct
17%
14°C9°C
Monday
12 Oct
17%
21°C15°C
19 Oct
79%
13°C8°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
17%
21°C16°C
20 Oct
51%
15°C8°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
14%
26°C15°C
21 Oct
21°C12°C
Thursday
15 Oct
24°C17°C
22 Oct
85%
14°C10°C
Friday
16 Oct
72%
19°C14°C
23 Oct
90%
9°C7°C
Saturday
17 Oct
36%
15°C11°C
24 Oct
36%
12°C7°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Bilbao. The most popular airlines for this route are Vueling, Air Canada, Air France, , and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Columbus 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 Columbus?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.

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.

Which airports are there in Columbus?

Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International.

What airports are near Columbus?

The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Toledo Express, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional, Tri-State.

What airports are near Bilbao?

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

Which airlines fly between Columbus and Bilbao?

Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Bilbao with Vueling, Air Canada, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus 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 Columbus and Bilbao?

Traveling between Columbus 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 Columbus?

There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Toledo Express, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional, Tri-State

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