Cheap flights from Bilbao (BIO)

Basque Country gateway, 9 km north of Bilbao

Bilbao Airport sits about 9 km north of Bilbao in Loiu and is the busiest airport in northern Spain, recognised for Calatrava's terminal known locally as La Paloma. Vueling and Iberia dominate domestic traffic, with Air Nostrum running regional flights and Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Brussels Airlines and easyJet adding European links to Madrid, Frankfurt, Paris and Amsterdam.

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Airlines flying from Bilbao (BIO)

Major carriers: Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Lufthansa, KLM. Low-cost carriers: Ryanair, easyJet, Volotea, Wizz Air.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the cheapest time to fly from Bilbao?
Late January, February and the first half of November are the cheapest windows out of BIO. Domestic Madrid and Barcelona fares stay flat year-round, but European leisure routes spike from June to mid-September. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap surfaces the year's dips in one search, free and no signup.
What is the IATA code for Bilbao?
Bilbao Airport uses the IATA code BIO. It is the only commercial airport serving Bilbao and the Greater Bilbao metro area, so BIO is the code to enter into Flightmussy whether you're flying in for the Guggenheim, San Sebastián, or for business across the Basque Country.
Which airlines fly from Bilbao to Frankfurt?
Lufthansa runs daily non-stops between BIO and FRA, with Vueling adding a connection via Barcelona. Direct service is the most reliable for business travel. Flightmussy lets you compare both options, including time-of-day choices, on a single results page without filling out forms.
How far is Bilbao Airport from the city centre?
BIO is 9 km north of Bilbao in the municipality of Loiu, around 15 minutes by taxi. Bizkaibus line A3247 runs every 15-30 minutes to Plaza Moyúa and Termibus, taking about 25 minutes for €3. There is no rail connection.

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