Cheap flights from Shanghai to Bilbao from £254

Cheap flights from Shanghai to Bilbao from £254

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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Shanghai PVGBilbao BIO
£254
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Mon, Aug 3
Shanghai SHABilbao BIO
£255
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Tue, Aug 4
Shanghai SHABilbao BIO
£259
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Shanghai SHABilbao BIO
£283
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Shanghai SHABilbao BIO
£283
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Shanghai SHABilbao BIO
£298
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Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7
Shanghai PVGBilbao BIO
£688
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Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7
Shanghai SHABilbao BIO
£689
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
Shanghai SHABilbao BIO
£711
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7
Shanghai SHABilbao BIO
£717
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Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
Shanghai SHABilbao BIO
£721
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Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
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£752
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How much do flights to Bilbao cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£254

Cheapest round-trip

£688

Average round-trip

£848

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
Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai to Bilbao

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VuelingVLGVYNo
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Wizz AirWZZW6No

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 Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Bilbao. The most popular airlines for this route are Vueling, Air China, Wizz Air Malta, China Eastern Airlines, and Wizz Air. Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What airports are near Bilbao?
The main airport in Bilbao is Bilbao. It is also served by Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, Santander, San Sebastián, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, Biarritz Pays Basque, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Vitoria, León.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Bilbao?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Bilbao with Vueling, Air China, Wizz Air Malta, China Eastern Airlines, Wizz Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Bilbao?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Bilbao?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
How many airports are there near Bilbao?
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What time do flights between Shanghai and Bilbao depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Bilbao arrive?

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