Last Updated on March 25, 2024 by Henry @ The Getaway Lounge
This post is reviewed on a regular basis to ensure a high level of accuracy.
Located in the stunning Basque Country, Bilbao is a gem many travellers overlook.
It boasts staggering architecture, an incredible dining scene and stunning green landscapes just outside the city centre – and many people wonder what the best way of getting here is.
Well, we regularly monitor flight schedules across the world in a bid to bring you the most up to date, easy to digest information, and here’s the latest.
You can fly directly to Bilbao from the following UK airports:
| UK Airport | Airline | Months flying | Average flight time | Browse city break packages | Browse flights only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | easyJet | Seasonal | 1hr 45m | Browse city breaks | Browse flights only |
| London Gatwick | easyJet | All year round | 2hr | Browse city breaks | Browse flights only |
| London Gatwick | Vueling | All year round | 2hr | Browse city breaks | Browse flights only |
| Manchester | easyJet | All year round | 2hr 15m | Browse city breaks | Browse flights only |
If you’re looking for alternative ways of getting into Bilbao, you could consider the following nearby airports that are well linked to the UK:
The most cost-effective way would be to get the bus, and we would recommend doing so as the Airport is only 13 kilometres away.
For further information on the airport bus service see the official Bilbao tourism site here.
Especially if you’re booking with easyJet, it’s worth taking a look at their package holiday deals to Bilbao which often work out better value compared to a flight only.
Besides, the final price will include your flights, hotel, bags and ATOL protection – in one simple booking.
If booking your flights and accommodation however, you’ll find a whole range of options with Free Cancellation to suit any budget in Bilbao we recommend Booking.com. Simply sort by price (low – high) to find the best deals on your dates!
Well, you have Bristol, London Gatwick and Manchester currently.
We’ve compiled this information using flight aggregator tools such as Google Flights, whilst cross-checking these flight schedules directly with the airlines and travel companies mentioned above.
To accomplish this to a high degree of accuracy, I’m regularly checking flight schedules and relevant news stories from a range of sources, and have great experience in doing so for many different routes.
That said, flight schedules can move quickly so please do leave a comment below if you have any questions, spot any inaccuracies or have anything to add – it would be much appreciated.
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