Cheap flights from London, United Kingdom to Bilbao, Spain

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Cheapest one-way trip

£28

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£78

Cheapest round-trip

£38

Average round-trip

£203

Nonstop flights in March

£78 – £511

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Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Bilbao. Book your trip to arrive at Bilbao, Bilbao Bus Station, Bilbao - Zorroza, Bilbao - Kastrexana, or Bilbao - Alonsotegui. The distance between London and Bilbao is 897 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Vueling, Ryanair, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and easyJet. London and Bilbao have 401 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.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from London to Bilbao in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 13.03 - Sun 19.03

AirlineMon 13.03Tue 14.03Wed 15.03Thu 16.03Fri 17.03Sat 18.03Sun 19.03
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British Airways
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03

AirlineMon 20.03Tue 21.03Wed 22.03Thu 23.03Fri 24.03Sat 25.03Sun 26.03
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.03 - Sun 02.04

AirlineMon 27.03Tue 28.03Wed 29.03Thu 30.03Fri 31.03Sat 01.04Sun 02.04
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04

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Check-in for a flight from London to Bilbao

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
VuelingVLGVYNoOpens 168 days before flight
Closes 4 hours before flight
RyanairRYRFRNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
British AirwaysBAWBAYes0
0
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLYesOpens 30 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
easyJetEZYU2YesOpens 720 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight

Bilbao travel tips

1) Start your exploration of Bilbao with the Guggenheim Museum, the city's main attraction

Many tourists come to Bilbao to visit the Guggenheim Museum. Its distinctive titanium and glass building on the Nervion river impresses many travellers. Frank Gehry designed the museum in 1997 as part of a complete Bilbao renovation. The museum houses 19 galleries with temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. Much attention is paid to Basque artists and the exhibitions of David Hockney and Richard Serra.

2) To save money in Bilbao, look for accommodation on the Nervion River embankment and near the central metro stations

The most expensive hotels and apartments in Bilbao are concentrated in the area of the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and Zubizuri Bridge. If you are counting on cheaper accommodation, look out for the Nervion embankment and the central metro stations.

3) Be sure to try the fish and seafood in Bilbao's restaurants

Bilbao is located close to the coast, so seafood and fish are popular here. Local specialities are cuttlefish in ink sauce, white bonito tuna, fish al-horno, bacalao al pil-pil (cod in jelly), and baby glass eel.

Spain COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in Spain – 03/2023
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Most travelers from London, LGW can enter Spain, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Spain in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from London to Bilbao?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Bilbao takes around 2.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Bilbao?
The flight distance between London and Bilbao is 897 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Bilbao?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Bilbao. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include British Airways, Iberia Airlines, easyJet, Vueling.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Tenerife, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bilbao?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bilbao and Dublin, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, Tallinn, Reykjavik, Birmingham, Malta, Athens, Toronto, Cork, Amsterdam, Paris, Newcastle upon Tyne, Madrid, Glasgow, Riga, Aberdeen, Brussels, Nottingham.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
What airports are near Bilbao?
The main airport in Bilbao is Bilbao. It is also served by Bordeaux–Mérignac, Bilbao, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, Biarritz Pays Basque, Santander, San Sebastián, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Vitoria, Pau Pyrénées.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between London and Bilbao?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between London and Bilbao thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between London and Bilbao can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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