Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Bilbao from £298

Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Bilbao from £298

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Tue, Apr 28
Washington, D.C. IADBilbao BIO
£298
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Tue, Apr 28
Washington, D.C. BWIBilbao BIO
£298
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Tue, Apr 28
Washington, D.C. IADBilbao BIO
£308
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Tue, Apr 28
Washington, D.C. BWIBilbao BIO
£308
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3 stops
Mon, May 4
Washington, D.C. BWIBilbao BIO
£318
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1 stop
Mon, May 4
Washington, D.C. IADBilbao BIO
£389
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Sun, May 3 – Fri, May 8
Washington, D.C. IADBilbao BIO
£643
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Mon, May 4 – Thu, May 7
Washington, D.C. IADBilbao BIO
£689
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Sun, May 3 – Thu, May 7
Washington, D.C. BWIBilbao BIO
£699
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2 stops
Mon, May 4 – Thu, May 7
Washington, D.C. IADBilbao BIO
£717
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Mon, May 4 – Thu, May 7
Washington, D.C. IADBilbao BIO
£783
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Mon, May 4 – Fri, May 8
Washington, D.C. IADBilbao BIO
£785
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How much do flights to Bilbao cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£298

Cheapest round-trip

£643

Average round-trip

£786

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
Washington Dulles 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 Washington, D.C. to Bilbao

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VuelingVLGVYNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Air FranceAFRAFNo
RyanairRYRFRNo

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
12 Apr
88%
11°C6°C
19 Apr
16°C9°C
Monday
13 Apr
83%
12°C6°C
20 Apr
16°C8°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
15°C6°C
21 Apr
17°C7°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
20°C11°C
22 Apr
78%
15°C8°C
Thursday
16 Apr
19°C10°C
23 Apr
86%
9°C7°C
Friday
17 Apr
17°C11°C
24 Apr
80%
11°C6°C
Saturday
18 Apr
17°C9°C
25 Apr
14°C5°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Bilbao. The most popular airlines for this route are Vueling, Iberia Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Air France, and Ryanair. Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, 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 Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.
What airports are near Bilbao?
The main airport in Bilbao is Bilbao. It is also served by Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, Biarritz Pays Basque, San Sebastián, Santander, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Vitoria, Logroño–Agoncillo.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Bilbao?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Bilbao with Vueling, Iberia Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Air France, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Bilbao?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Bilbao?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional
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