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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to Bilbao? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bilbao.R 465 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Bilbao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 465, select.
Bilbao.R 503 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Bilbao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 503, select.
Bilbao.R 549 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Dec.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in Bilbao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 549, select.
Bilbao.R 562 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Bilbao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 562, select.
Bilbao.R 574 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Sep.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Bilbao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 574, select.
Bilbao.R 574 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Bilbao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 574, select.
Bilbao.R 596 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Bilbao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 596, select.
Bilbao.R 599 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Bilbao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 599, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Bilbao

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Bilbao flights are currently cheapest in November.
Aug
from R 574
Sep
from R 574
Oct
from R 503
Nov
from R 465
Dec
from R 549
Jan
from R 562
Feb
from R 707
Mar
from R 718
Apr
from R 596
May
from R 638
Jun
from R 599
Jul
from R 828

Direct flights from London to Bilbao

London to Bilbao: Alternative routes

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

London to Bilbao: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 465
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineVueling Airlines
Average flights per week56

Finding cheap flights from London to Bilbao: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Bilbao is R 766. 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 3 minutes is the average flight time from London to Bilbao.
Vueling Airlines, Iberia and British Airways fly direct from London to Bilbao.
As of August 2025, there are 56 flights per week flying from London to Bilbao.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Bilbao is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Bilbao Airport on Friday, 14 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 3 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 Bilbao 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 Bilbao is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Bilbao is Vueling Airlines .

Travelling from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know

  • You can select from numerous airports when planning a flight from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.

  • Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 5 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct London to Bilbao Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao.

  • The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO). Take your pick of 4 direct services each week. Vueling operates a 3:30pm departure between LHR and BIO.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from London to BIO, 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.

  • Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • You can take a direct flight from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • When departing from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Bilbao Airport with Vueling.

  • The top choice among passengers flying between LHR and BIO is Vueling.

  • LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.

  • Catching an early flight from London to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:

  • 68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • You can book a direct London to Bilbao Airport (BIO) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Decide if leaving from LGW is a better fit for your trip.

  • From LGW, direct flights from London to BIO are available with Vueling.

  • Vueling is the most frequently booked airline flying from LGW to BIO.

  • Vueling is the most punctual carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and Bilbao Airport, with 72.69% of its services landing on schedule.

  • LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to BIO flight:

  • London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Reserve a plane ticket from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and BIO are:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Valencia Airport (VLC)

    • Vigo Airport (VGO)

  • From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Bilbao Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.

About Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • Have a late flight from London to Bilbao Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near BIO and shut your eyes sooner:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and see more of Bilbao and beyond.

  • Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Bilbao Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao

  • Bilbao Airport to central Bilbao is around 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.

  • It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.

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

  • R 465 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Bilbao Airport. Return flights start from R 766. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Get your hands on cheap flights from London to BIO by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap London to Bilbao Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to BIO.

  • Find an affordable flight from London to Bilbao Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO). Visit Bilbao in February if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • Lock in a London to BIO plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bilbao to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Bilbao Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Bilbao

  • Start your Bilbao trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Bilbao Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:

  • All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Guggenheim, Bilbao BBK Live and El gran Árbol y el Ojo (Museo Guggenheim) are essential stops on your Bilbao itinerary.

Explore more of Spain

  • You've done Bilbao, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Zaragoza to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 290 kilometres south-west of Bilbao, Arévalo is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza de la Constitución, Iglesia San Martin and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.

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