Cheap Flights from London to Bilbao

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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.