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How much do flights to Bilbao cost?
Getting from Bilbao airport to the city center
Fastest option: taxi or private transfer. Best value: Bizkaibus A3247 direct bus service.
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) | exploring Basque Country |
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from New York to Bilbao in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 06.07 | Tue 07.07 | Wed 08.07 | Thu 09.07 | Fri 10.07 | Sat 11.07 | Sun 12.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 1 | --- | 2 | --- | 1 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.07 | Tue 14.07 | Wed 15.07 | Thu 16.07 | Fri 17.07 | Sat 18.07 | Sun 19.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 3 total | Daily flights: 0.43 average | Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.07 | Tue 21.07 | Wed 22.07 | Thu 23.07 | Fri 24.07 | Sat 25.07 | Sun 26.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 2 | --- | 2 | --- | 1 | --- | |
| --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 6 total | Daily flights: 0.86 average | Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.07 | Tue 28.07 | Wed 29.07 | Thu 30.07 | Fri 31.07 | Sat 01.08 | Sun 02.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 1 | --- | 2 | --- | 2 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from New York to Bilbao
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines | IBE | IB | Yes |
| Vueling | VLG | VY | No |
| Air France | AFR | AF | No |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | KL | No |
| Air Europa | AEA | UX | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Bilbao
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 11°C | 7°C |
| February | 12°C | 7°C |
| March | 14°C | 8°C |
| April | 15°C | 9°C |
| May | 17°C | 11°C |
| June | 21°C | 14°C |
| July | 23°C | 16°C |
| August | 24°C | 17°C |
| September | 22°C | 16°C |
| October | 20°C | 14°C |
| November | 15°C | 10°C |
| December | 13°C | 8°C |
14 day forecast
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.
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