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What to know about flights from London to Bilbao?

The distance between London and Bilbao is approximately 935.28km. The average flight time between London and Bilbao is 2 hours 4 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£17
Wizz Air UK Wizz Air UK LON-BIO 2h · Direct Mon, Nov 9
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Cheapest return
£37
Vueling Airlines Vueling Airlines LON-BIO 2h · Direct Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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Best time to book
June
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
935.28km
Flight distance
2h 4m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from London to Bilbao over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £17 and round-trip from £37. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        LGW 09:40
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:40
        London - Bilbao | Thu, Dec 3 | Vueling Airlines
        BIO 18:15
        1h 50m
        Direct
        LGW 19:05
        Bilbao - London | Thu, Dec 10 | Vueling Airlines
        £37 £44
        16% off
        16% off
        £44 £37
      • LGW 09:20
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:20
        London - Bilbao | Fri, Nov 13 | Vueling Airlines
        BIO 18:00
        1h 50m
        Direct
        LGW 18:50
        Bilbao - London | Fri, Nov 20 | Vueling Airlines
        £37 £44
        16% off
        16% off
        £44 £37
      • LGW 09:20
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:20
        London - Bilbao | Mon, Dec 7 | Vueling Airlines
        BIO 18:15
        1h 50m
        Direct
        LGW 19:05
        Bilbao - London | Wed, Dec 9 | Vueling Airlines
        £37 £44
        16% off
        16% off
        £44 £37
      • LGW 09:20
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:20
        London - Bilbao | Fri, Dec 4 | Vueling Airlines
        BIO 18:15
        1h 50m
        Direct
        LGW 19:05
        Bilbao - London | Thu, Dec 10 | Vueling Airlines
        £38
        14% off
        £44 £38
      • LGW 09:20
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:20
        London - Bilbao | Sat, Dec 5 | Vueling Airlines
        BIO 18:00
        1h 50m
        Direct
        LGW 18:50
        Bilbao - London | Fri, Dec 11 | Vueling Airlines
        £38
        14% off
        £44 £38
      • LTN 13:45
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 16:45
        London - Bilbao | Wed, Nov 11 | Wizz Air UK
        BIO 17:25
        2h
        Direct
        LTN 18:25
        Bilbao - London | Wed, Nov 18 | Wizz Air UK
        £39
        11% off
        £44 £39
      • LTN 13:45
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 16:45
        London - Bilbao | Fri, Nov 6 | Wizz Air UK
        BIO 17:25
        2h
        Direct
        LTN 18:25
        Bilbao - London | Thu, Nov 12 | Wizz Air UK
        £39
        11% off
        £44 £39
      • LGW 09:40
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:40
        London - Bilbao | Thu, Nov 26 | Vueling Airlines
        BIO 17:05
        1h 55m
        Direct
        LHR 18:00
        Bilbao - London | Thu, Dec 3 | Vueling Airlines
        £39
        11% off
        £44 £39
      • LGW 09:40
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:40
        London - Bilbao | Thu, Nov 12 | Vueling Airlines
        BIO 18:15
        1h 50m
        Direct
        LGW 19:05
        Bilbao - London | Thu, Nov 19 | Vueling Airlines
        £39
        11% off
        £44 £39
      • LTN 13:45
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 16:45
        London - Bilbao | Fri, Nov 13 | Wizz Air UK
        BIO 18:00
        1h 50m
        Direct
        LGW 18:50
        Bilbao - London | Fri, Nov 20 | Vueling Airlines
        £40
        9% off
        £44 £40
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BIO 14:00
        London - Bilbao | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
        BIO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LON 16:00
        Bilbao - London | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LTN 13:45
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 16:45
        London - Bilbao | Mon, Nov 9 | Wizz Air UK
        £17 £28
        39% off
        39% off
        £28 £17
      • LGW 09:20
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:20
        London - Bilbao | Fri, Nov 27 | Vueling Airlines
        £23 £28
        18% off
        18% off
        £28 £23
      • LGW 09:40
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:40
        London - Bilbao | Thu, Dec 3 | Vueling Airlines
        £23 £28
        18% off
        18% off
        £28 £23
      • LGW 09:40
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:40
        London - Bilbao | Thu, Nov 26 | Vueling Airlines
        £23
        18% off
        £28 £23
      • LGW 09:20
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:20
        London - Bilbao | Mon, Dec 7 | Vueling Airlines
        £24
        14% off
        £28 £24
      • LGW 09:20
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:20
        London - Bilbao | Tue, Nov 10 | Vueling Airlines
        £24
        14% off
        £28 £24
      • LTN 13:45
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 16:45
        London - Bilbao | Thu, Oct 29 | Wizz Air UK
        £24
        14% off
        £28 £24
      • LTN 13:45
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 16:45
        London - Bilbao | Sat, Dec 5 | Wizz Air UK
        £24
        14% off
        £28 £24
      • LGW 09:20
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 12:20
        London - Bilbao | Fri, Nov 13 | Vueling Airlines
        £24
        14% off
        £28 £24
      • LTN 13:45
        2h
        Direct
        BIO 16:45
        London - Bilbao | Thu, Nov 19 | Wizz Air UK
        £25
        11% off
        £28 £25
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BIO 14:00
        London - Bilbao | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from London to Bilbao operate an average of 13 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 29.8% on-time departure rate and a 72.8% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for London to Bilbao flights?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Bilbao are Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air UK, and British Airways, among 8 carriers on this route. Wizz Air UK offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Vueling Airlines logo Vueling Airlines
Wizz Air UK logo Wizz Air UK
British Airways logo British Airways
Iberia logo Iberia
Air Europa logo Air Europa
easyJet logo easyJet
Brussels Airlines logo Brussels Airlines
Air France logo Air France
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Bilbao according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on London to Bilbao Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from London to Bilbao?

Average price of one-way tickets from London to Bilbao booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from London to Bilbao, fares are lowest in June (£28) and highest in December (£100).

£100
£64
£28
0
    Cheapest
  • £82
    Oct
  • £41
    Nov
  • £100
    Dec
  • £54
    Jan
  • £78
    Feb
  • £66
    Mar
  • £38
    Apr
  • £35
    May
  • £28
    Jun
  • £38
    Jul
  • £40
    Aug
  • £35
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from London to Bilbao?

Average price of return tickets from London to Bilbao booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from London to Bilbao, fares are lowest in January (£102) and highest in December (£227).

£227
£165
£102
£40
    Cheapest
  • £156
    Oct
  • £164
    Nov
  • £227
    Dec
  • £102
    Jan
  • £151
    Feb
  • £143
    Mar
  • £163
    Apr
  • £163
    May
  • £118
    Jun
  • £135
    Jul
  • £153
    Aug
  • £153
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London to Bilbao?

    Based on Trip.com data, Wizz Air UK offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £17 (for example, LTN–BIO on Mon, Nov 9). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Vueling Airlines offers fares from £37, departing on Thu, Dec 3 and returning on Thu, Dec 10.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Bilbao with the following airlines, including: Vueling Airlines Wizz Air UK British Airways Iberia Air Europa Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from London (LON) to Bilbao (BIO) takes an average of 2 hours 4 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Bilbao is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 58 direct flights operate each week between London and Bilbao. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Vueling Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – VY6311 (departure at 16:18) British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – BA8115 (departure at 16:18) Iberia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – IB5937 (departure at 16:18)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from London to Bilbao on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Mon, Nov 9, with one-way fares from just £17.
    · Compare airlines. Wizz Air UK currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Bilbao.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from London to Bilbao is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Bilbao on October 20, 2026 with Vueling Airlines, with prices starting at £36.
  • Flights to Bilbao can arrive at: Bilbao Airport (BIO). The most common route connects London Gatwick Airport and Bilbao Airport (LGW–BIO).
  • The time difference between Bilbao and London is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from London to Bilbao is £164. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from London to Bilbao is £188. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter London and Bilbao, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Vueling Airlines and Wizz Air UKare the most popular budget airlines flying from London to Bilbao. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Necessary Information Flights London to Bilbao


Are you looking for a last-minute break or a much-needed getaway? Great deals on flights London to Bilbao can be discovered on Trip.com. With Trip.com, you can compare prices by date, airline, duration and many other filter options to unearth the best airfare for your trip.
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How and when to buy cheap flights?
Even with today's inflated airfares, you can still find cheaper flights by following these tips. For instance, get connecting flights rather than non-stop; travel during the off-peak season, which for this route, flights London to Bilbao, is May; consider flying during unpopular hours, e.g. early hours or red-eye flights; and take advantage of special flight deals on Trip.com each month.
About Airport
Airports providing direct flights London to Bilbao
Departing from London, direct flights take off from one London airport: Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Airport in Bilbao
The only main airport serving Bilbao and its surrounding areas is Bilbao Airport (BIO).
How to get to airports in London?
As all direct flights London to Gatwick will depart from Gatwick Airport (LGW), here are a few transport options from central London to the LGW.
Black cabs in London calculate ride fare by a taximeter based on distance. Alternatively, you can book a private cab transfer with pre-set rates. The Gatwick Express train is a non-stop train service between London Victoria train station and Gatwick airport, it runs every 15 minutes, and the journey time is 30 minutes. You can also travel to the airport on local trains, e.g. Southern and Thameslink. For the bus option, consider easyBus and National Express buses. The fare is cheaper if booked in advance.
Airport and terminal information in London
All direct flights London to Bilbao, operated by British Airways, Iberia and Vueling Airlines, will depart from Gatwick Airport (LGW). Located approximately 45 km or 28 miles south of London, the LGW is the second busiest airport in the U.K. after Heathrow Airport. It has two terminals - North and South Terminals. Travellers can reach the airport by public transport like local trains or the Gatwick Express from London Victoria Station.
Passengers getting connecting flights London to Bilbao could depart from 3 more London airports: Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). Though 32 km (20 miles) from London, travellers can easily reach Heathrow Airport (LHR), the busiest airport in the U.K., by underground, bus or Heathrow Express. The LHR has four terminals : Terminals 2, 3, 4 & 5. Both the LTN and STN are smaller airports with only one terminal each and are slightly further out of London. Good transport links connect central London to the LTN by East Midlands Railways and Thameslink trains and the STN by the Stanstead Express and coach services like the National Express and Airport Bus Express.
How to get downtown from the airport in Bilbao?
Arriving at Bilbao Airport from flights London to Bilbao, there are several easy transport options for passengers to get from the airport to downtown.
Bilbao airport taxis are reliable and convenient, and visitors can find them 24/7 at the official Bilbao airport taxi rank outside the passenger terminal building on level 1. A taximeter calculates fares. Under normal traffic conditions, a 15 minutes journey should cost around €25 during the day and €29 at night or on weekends. As for the bus option, the Bizkaibus line A3247 runs from the airport to the city centre (Bilbao Termibus). The bus stops at several points in central Bilbao, e.g. Alameda Recalde 14, Moyua Plaza and Gran Vía 74.
Airport and terminal information in Bilbao
Located around 9 km or 5.6 miles north of Bilbao city, Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the largest airport in the northern Spain's Basque Country. Though it is considered a minor international airport, the BIO is a hub for Iberia Regional, Volotea and Vueling Airlines. The airport has a sleek and modern terminal designed by Santiago Calatrava. Passengers can find services including parking, car rental, restaurants and cafés, duty-free shops, ATMs and currency exchange.


About Airlines
Which airlines providing the route?
Many flagship and budget airlines offer around 45 flights London to Bilbao per week. For example, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling Airlines all offer direct flights. The most popular airline for this route is Vueling Airlines, which operates 17 non-stop flights London to Bilbao weekly. Additional airlines also offer this route with one stopover, e.g. Air Europa, EasyJet, Jet2.com, KLM, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines and Wizz.
Cheapest flight
According to Trip.com, the lowest price for flights London to Bilbao direct is only £24, and flights London to Bilbao return can be purchased for as low as £38.
Flight duration and distance
The average flight time for flights London to Bilbao is 1 hour 59 minutes. All direct flights London to Bilbao appear to be 2 hours in duration.
Earliest and latest flights
The earliest flight departs from London (LGW) at 07:15 and arrives in Bilbao (BIO) at 10:20.
The latest flight departs from London (LGW) at 19:40 and arrives in Bilbao (BIO) at 22:40.
About Bilbao
Tourist attractions in Bilbao
Bilbao is famous for being the de facto capital of the Basque Country, and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao designed by Frank Gehry. This industrial port city has plenty of art, culture, culinary delights and scenic beauty for visitors to enjoy. In addition to the world-class Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, visitors can spend days in galleries and museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts in Bilbao, Bilbao Basque Museum and Bilbao Maritime Museum near a dock of the Bilbao Estuary. The city is also full of old-world charms and architectural gems. Examples include the San Anton Bridge and the Church of San Nicolas in the old town, the Cathedral of Santiago and Dona Casilda Park.
Popular hotels in Bilbao
Where you stay can make or break a trip. So, for a first-time visitor to Bilbao, how do you choose the best accommodation for your trip? Here are Trip.com's top recommendations for Best Hotels in Bilbao. For anyone who prefers to live it up in 5-star hotels, check out Trip.com's lists of Best 5 Star Hotels in Bilbao and Top 10 Bilbao Hotels.
Best time to visit Bilbao
Although summer is pleasant in Bilbao, the winter months are relatively long, cold and wet. So, if you rather visit when the weather is more comfortable, make your trip between mid-April to mid-October when the temperature is warm, and the sky is clear. January is Bilbao's coldest month of the year, while November's wettest month.

TransportationDurationPrice (one-way)
Taxi15 minsApprox. 25-29 Euros
Bus25 mins3 Euros
TransportationDurationPrice (one-way)
Taxi60 minsApprox. £61
Gatwick Express Train30 mins£19.90
Express Bus80 mins£8

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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