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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Frankfurt.R 1,061 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Bilbao on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,061, select.
Frankfurt.R 1,061 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Bilbao on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,061, select.
Frankfurt.R 1,355 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Feb.One-way flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Bilbao on Sat, 14 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,355, select.
Frankfurt.R 1,438 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Bilbao on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,438, select.
Frankfurt.R 1,453 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Bilbao on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,453, select.
Frankfurt.R 1,473 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan.One-way flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Bilbao on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,473, select.
Frankfurt.R 1,512 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Bilbao on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,512, select.
Frankfurt.R 1,532 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun.One-way flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Bilbao on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,532, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main flights are currently cheapest in March.
Dec
from R 1,669
Jan
from R 1,473
Feb
from R 1,355
Mar
from R 1,061
Apr
from R 1,061
May
from R 1,438
Jun
from R 1,532
Jul
from R 1,512
Aug
from R 1,562
Sep
from R 1,748
Oct
from R 1,453
Nov
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Direct flights from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main

Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Bilbao to Frankfurt below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Frankfurt am Main.

Bilbao to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,061
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time2 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week137

Finding cheap flights from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main is R 3,535. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main.
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Thai Airways fly direct from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main.
As of December 2025, there are 137 flights per week flying from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main.
The cheapest month to fly from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Friday, 6 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Frankfurt am Main but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aer Lingus and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Frankfurt am Main.

Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.

  • Bilbao and Frankfurt follow the same timezone, UTC+1.

  • Flights from BIO to FRA start from 06:40 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 19:00 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can take your pick of 50 weekly Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your BIO to FRA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Lufthansa has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if time allows.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Lufthansa.

  • With 73.44% of services landing on schedule, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating BIO to FRA flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BIO and FRA:

    • Zurich Airport

    • Geneve Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is R 1,061. A return fare right now is R 3,535. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To get cheap tickets from BIO to FRA, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BIO to FRA.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • 82.76% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from BIO.

  • Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 30 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to BIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt

  • Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Frankfurt in January.

  • When reserving your flight from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BIO to FRA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Germany

  • Frankfurt has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • If you want to check out another corner of Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.

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