Cheap flights from Des Moines to Bilbao from £349

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Bilbao from £349

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3 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Des Moines DSMBilbao BIO
£349
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8
Des Moines DSMBilbao BIO
£453
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8
Des Moines DSMBilbao BIO
£478
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Des Moines DSMBilbao BIO
£484
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Des Moines DSMBilbao BIO
£487
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 7
Des Moines DSMBilbao BIO
£499
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 11 – Thu, Jun 18
Des Moines DSMBilbao BIO
£747
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
Des Moines DSMBilbao BIO
£884
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
Des Moines DSMBilbao BIO
£909
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 7 – Thu, Jun 11
Des Moines DSMBilbao BIO
£913
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 7 – Fri, Jun 12
Des Moines DSMBilbao BIO
£931
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 7 – Fri, Jun 12
Des Moines DSMBilbao BIO
£932
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How much do flights to Bilbao cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£349

Cheapest round-trip

£747

Average round-trip

£961

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Allegiant Air

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
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Bilbao
Average flights per week
287
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 Des Moines to Bilbao

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
VuelingVLGVYNo
Aer LingusEINEINo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
WestJetWJAWSNo

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
May17°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
268
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
24 May
32°C18°C
31 May
83%
19°C15°C
Monday
25 May
32°C19°C
1 Jun
87%
19°C13°C
Tuesday
26 May
34°C19°C
2 Jun
19°C12°C
Wednesday
27 May
34°C19°C
3 Jun
80%
20°C13°C
Thursday
28 May
30°C21°C
4 Jun
89%
17°C12°C
Friday
29 May
32°C19°C
5 Jun
17°C11°C
Saturday
30 May
88%
28°C16°C
6 Jun
23°C12°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Allegiant Air, Vueling, Aer Lingus, JetBlue Airways, and WestJet. Des Moines and Bilbao have 287 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 Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
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 Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Waterloo Regional, Mason City Municipal, Sioux Gateway.
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, Zaragoza, Biarritz Pays Basque, Pamplona, Vitoria, León.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Bilbao?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Bilbao with Allegiant Air, Vueling, Aer Lingus, JetBlue Airways, WestJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Bilbao?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines 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 Des Moines and Bilbao?
Traveling between Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Waterloo Regional, Mason City Municipal, Sioux Gateway
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, Zaragoza, Biarritz Pays Basque, Pamplona, Vitoria, León.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Bilbao depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Bilbao arrive?
What time do flights between Des Moines and Bilbao depart?
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