Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Bilbao from £488

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Bilbao from £488

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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro SDUBilbao BIO
£488
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Sat, Aug 1
Rio de Janeiro GIGBilbao BIO
£497
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Thu, Jul 30
Rio de Janeiro GIGBilbao BIO
£497
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Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro GIGBilbao BIO
£497
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Sun, Aug 2
Rio de Janeiro GIGBilbao BIO
£497
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Fri, Jul 31
Rio de Janeiro GIGBilbao BIO
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 2 – Sat, Aug 8
Rio de Janeiro GIGBilbao BIO
£1,065
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGBilbao BIO
£1,085
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Sun, Aug 2 – Sat, Aug 8
Rio de Janeiro GIGBilbao BIO
£1,113
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Sun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGBilbao BIO
£1,134
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Sun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGBilbao BIO
£1,180
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Rio de Janeiro GIGBilbao BIO
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How much do flights to Bilbao cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£488

Cheapest round-trip

£1,065

Average round-trip

£1,143

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Azul

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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão 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 Rio de Janeiro to Bilbao

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
Air EuropaAEAUXNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
VuelingVLGVYNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

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
12 Jul
57%
37°C20°C
19 Jul
64%
23°C18°C
Monday
13 Jul
17%
29°C18°C
20 Jul
65%
28°C17°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
32°C17°C
21 Jul
41°C20°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
12%
27°C18°C
22 Jul
40°C23°C
Thursday
16 Jul
47%
24°C18°C
23 Jul
33°C20°C
Friday
17 Jul
18%
24°C17°C
24 Jul
33°C21°C
Saturday
18 Jul
16%
28°C18°C
25 Jul
69%
32°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Bilbao. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, Air Europa, LATAM Airlines, Vueling, and Iberia Airlines. Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
What airports are near Bilbao?
The main airport in Bilbao is Bilbao. It is also served by Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, Biarritz Pays Basque, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, San Sebastián, Santander, Zaragoza, Pamplona, León, Pau Pyrénées.
Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Bilbao?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Bilbao with Azul, Air Europa, LATAM Airlines, Vueling, Iberia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Bilbao?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Bilbao?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International
How many airports are there near Bilbao?
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