Cheap flights from New York to Bilbao from £193

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New York JFKBilbao BIO
£193
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New York JFKBilbao BIO
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New York EWRBilbao BIO
£200
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New York JFKBilbao BIO
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New York JFKBilbao BIO
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How much do flights to Bilbao cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£193

Cheapest round-trip

£394

Average round-trip

£444

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 F. Kennedy 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 New York to Bilbao

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VuelingVLGVYNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo
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
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
267
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
95%
9°C7°C
15 Feb
72%
9°C5°C
Monday
9 Feb
86%
13°C6°C
16 Feb
82%
12°C11°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
17°C12°C
17 Feb
18°C11°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
89%
17°C11°C
18 Feb
75%
14°C8°C
Thursday
12 Feb
72%
15°C9°C
19 Feb
83%
9°C7°C
Friday
13 Feb
87%
11°C7°C
20 Feb
85%
6°C3°C
Saturday
14 Feb
85%
8°C6°C
21 Feb
9°C2°C

Bilbao travel tips

Visit the Basque Museum to learn more about the history of Bilbao

The Basque Museum in Bilbao is considered to be one of the best Spanish museums on Basque culture. Here you can learn about the region's history from the Paleolithic era to the present day, see residents' lives, and learn more about their beliefs and culture.

The most popular beach in the vicinity of Bilbao is La Arena, northeast of the city

There are no beaches in Bilbao itself, but they are easily accessible by bus or metro (the journey will take 20-40 minutes). One of the most popular beaches is La Arena. Here you will find 1.2 km of wide sandy coastline, turning into a dense forest. It is quite safe for both adults and children to swim here. But don't confuse this beach with Las Arenas in the Getxo suburb – this windy beach beckons windsurfing enthusiasts.

In Bilbao, dining in cafes is quite affordable, and lunch will cost about 15 euro per person

Bilbao has very affordable food prices. A snack in a fast food restaurant will cost an average of 5-7 euro, a hearty lunch in a cafe or tapas bar will cost 15-20 euro. If you order a tasting set in a gourmet restaurant, it will cost 75-100 euro per person.

Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to Bilbao. The most popular airlines for this route are Vueling, Iberia Airlines, TAP Portugal, Air France, and Lufthansa. New York 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 New York?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Juan, Orlando, Edinburgh, Atlanta, Miami, Calgary, Istanbul, Las Vegas, Barcelona, Mexico City, Paris, Manchester, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Tampa.
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 New York?
New York is mainly served by John F. Kennedy International. But there are other airports nearby, including Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport.
What airports are near New York?
The main airport in New York is John F. Kennedy International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Albany International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Long Island MacArthur, Tweed New Haven, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer.
What airports are near Bilbao?
The main airport in Bilbao is Bilbao. It is also served by Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, San Sebastián, Santander, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, Biarritz Pays Basque, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Vitoria, Pau Pyrénées.
Which airlines fly between New York and Bilbao?
Currently, you can fly between New York and Bilbao with Vueling, Iberia Airlines, TAP Portugal, Air France, Lufthansa.
When’s the best time to travel between New York and Bilbao?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between New York 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 New York and Bilbao?
Traveling between New York 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 New York?
There are a number of airports in and around New York. The main one is John F. Kennedy International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Albany International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Long Island MacArthur, Tweed New Haven, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer
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