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

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5697 km

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Direct flights to Bilbao

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+57°F

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Airports

BIO

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January

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Flight prices to Bilbao

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We don’t know the price range on the New York to Bilbao route yet. Not enough people have searched this route to get any price insights. That means you can be one of the first!

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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 $273. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be May with a price range of $291 – $301.

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It’s very likely that the cheapest month to travel will be January. Find out yourself, by searching for a whole month below.

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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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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

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

Most airlines arrive at Bilbao Airport (BIO) and depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Usually, airlines with direct flights fly Tuesday.

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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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Train

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Shuttle

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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) can be considered Bilbao’s main airport. It takes about 30 min. by bus to reach the city center.

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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

9.0

Bilbao Akelarre Hostel

C/ Morgan 4-6

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

6.5

Hotel Ripa

Ripa, 3

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

9.0

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 guide

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

Avionero brings you new ways to select a destination. Instead of a specific place, try choosing a theme like "Seafood" or "Castles" and see our suggested destinations and flight prices.

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Currency and exchange rate

100 Euro equals 103.7 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 96.43 Euro.

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100 € = $103.70

Exchange rate

Visa to Spain

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

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Spain

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

Spanish

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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Relatively safe

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, 21 January

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+57°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

66 %

Wed, 22 January

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+59°F

Rain

6 m/s

64 %

Thu, 23 January

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+54°F

Rain

3 m/s

86 %

Fri, 24 January

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+63°F

Broken clouds

7 m/s

58 %

Sat, 25 January

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+54°F

Rain

7 m/s

77 %

Sun, 26 January

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+54°F

Rain

4 m/s

62 %

Mon, 27 January

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+55°F

Rain

7 m/s

61 %

Tue, 28 January

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+61°F

Rain

6 m/s

55 %

Wed, 29 January

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+50°F

Rain

3 m/s

70 %

Thu, 30 January

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+57°F

Rain

2 m/s

79 %

Fri, 31 January

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+61°F

Rain

5 m/s

51 %

Sat, 01 February

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+57°F

Rain

2 m/s

53 %

Sun, 02 February

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+55°F

Rain

4 m/s

84 %

Mon, 03 February

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+54°F

Rain

6 m/s

92 %

Tue, 04 February

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+68°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

55 %

Wed, 05 February

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+50°F

Rain

5 m/s

90 %

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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bilbao will be like?

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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 are in Bilbao?

Bilbao is served by 1 airport: Bilbao Airport. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport located 5 km away.

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How far is Bilbao by plane?

Bilbao is around 5697 km away from New York.

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What is the flight time to Bilbao?

Typically it takes NaN to fly to Bilbao if you are flying from New York.

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How good the weather is in Bilbao?

The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +52°F. The hottest month is August with an average temperature of +70°F. Right now it is +57°F and Broken clouds 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