Flights to Bilbao: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Bilbao?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Bilbao flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $262 to $269. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be April with a price range of $270 – $301.

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Based on our estimations, the cheapest month is likely to be January. Did you know that you can search for a whole month? Try it.

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7 - 14 nights

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We’ve developed the Trip Period feature to help you find the best prices to Bilbao if you are flexible. Just select the amount of days that you want to be away and the desired month and we’ll find the best combination.

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Is Bilbao an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Bilbao with other routes:

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Direct flights to Bilbao

There are 1 airlines that fly directly to Bilbao: United Airlines. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Newark Liberty International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Bilbao Airport. Most flights depart on Tuesday.

Airlines that have direct flights to Bilbao

United Airlines

EWR

BIO

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Airlines that have connecting flights to Bilbao

There are 10 other airlines that fly from New York to Bilbao, including SWISS, Iberia, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa and others.

SWISS

Iberia

TAP Portugal

Lufthansa

Lars

Founder, CEO

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are your choice if you want to fly direct. Then you most likely will arrive at Bilbao Airport (BIO). Pick Tuesday to depart when looking for a direct flight.

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Airports in Bilbao and New York

Bilbao has 1 airport and New York has 4 airports.

Bilbao

New York

Bilbao Airport (BIO)

5 km from Bilbao city center.

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Taxi

~10 Min.

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Bus

~30 Min.

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Subway

1 airline with direct flights

Which airport in Bilbao is better?

The closest airport to Bilbao city center is Bilbao Airport (BIO) with 5 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Bilbao Airport (BIO), trip will take 30 min. Most airlines like United Airlines with direct flights are flying to Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Lars

Founder, CEO

Bilbao Airport (BIO) is usually the main choice for traveling to Bilbao. If you want to get to Bilbao faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 30 min.

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Where to stay in Bilbao

Find the right accommodation in Bilbao with Avionero:

5.0

Albergue Turistico Moon Hostel Bio

Luzarra, 7

24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Luggage Storage • Bicycle Rental • Shower

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Bilbao Akelarre Hostel

C/ Morgan 4-6

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Hair Dryer • Safe-Deposit Box • Refrigerator

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Hotel Ripa

Ripa, 3

24-Hour Reception • Hair Dryer • Luggage Storage • Photocopier

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Pension Boutique Caravan Cinema

Correo, 11

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift

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San Mames

Luis Brinas,15

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Non-Smoking Rooms • Elevator / Lift

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Bilbao themes

This is what Bilbao is known for:

Seafood

Castles

Museums

Wine

Family

Food

Hidden Gem

Romantic

Location

Bilbao is located in Spain, 5697 km away from New York:

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Founder, CPO

You can actually search based on themes. Do you want to see all the possible destinations with "Seafood" or "Castles"? Simply select the right theme in the destination field.

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Currency and exchange rate

100 Euro equals 105.9 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 94.43 Euro.

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100 € = $105.90

Exchange rate

Visa to Spain

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

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Language in Spain

Official language in Spain is Spanish. People knowledge of English is average².

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Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Bilbao is a relatively safe city. Meanwhile, a moderate level of caution is advised³.

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Bilbao pros and cons

Planning a trip to Bilbao? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Bilbao looks currently:

Tue, 19 November

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+57°F

Rain

2 m/s

82 %

Wed, 20 November

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+61°F

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7 m/s

67 %

Thu, 21 November

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+61°F

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4 m/s

70 %

Fri, 22 November

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+54°F

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5 m/s

68 %

Sat, 23 November

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+61°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

61 %

Sun, 24 November

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+61°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

67 %

Mon, 25 November

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+77°F

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8 m/s

36 %

Tue, 26 November

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+54°F

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5 m/s

72 %

Wed, 27 November

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+54°F

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3 m/s

66 %

Thu, 28 November

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+54°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

51 %

Fri, 29 November

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+57°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

48 %

Sat, 30 November

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+63°F

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2 m/s

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Sun, 01 December

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+63°F

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7 m/s

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Mon, 02 December

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+52°F

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4 m/s

75 %

Tue, 03 December

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+50°F

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5 m/s

72 %

Wed, 04 December

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+50°F

Rain

4 m/s

95 %

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Monthly weather

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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Bilbao.

FAQ

Flying to Bilbao? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Bilbao has?

There are 1 of airport in Bilbao: Bilbao Airport. The closest one is Bilbao Airport which is 5 km away.

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How far is it to fly to Bilbao?

A passenger flying direct to Bilbao will travel around 5697 km if flying from New York.

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How long does it take to travel to Bilbao?

You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from New York.

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When should I fly to Bilbao?

The peak of traveling to Bilbao usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Bilbao is Rain.

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How much does it cost to fly to Bilbao?

The price depends on seasonality, how early you book your flight and if it is a direct flight or you have a stop-over.

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What’s the weather like in Bilbao?

On average you could expect +50°F in January to +70°F in August. Currently, it is Rain and +57°F in Bilbao.

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Are there any direct flights to Bilbao?

Yes, there are direct flights to Bilbao, if you are flying from New York. You can fly to Bilbao 1 day a week: Tuesday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights to Bilbao?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections to Bilbao: United Airlines.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024