Which airlines fly to Bilbao?

Lufthansa is the airline most momondo users in South Africa opt for when booking flights to Bilbao. Qatar Airways, KLM and Turkish Airlines are also popular choices when flying to Bilbao from South Africa. Most major airlines flying from South Africa to Bilbao will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

KLM Flights to Bilbao

The most popular airline for flights to Bilbao on momondo is KLM, which operates 21 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Madrid Barajas, with the best deal for KLM flights to Bilbao being R9 802 (return, Cape Town Intl to Bilbao, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 1 385 KLM reviews, it is rated 7,8 by momondo users.

Air France Flights to Bilbao

R10 817 is the best return Air France deal to Bilbao found on momondo in the last few days. The deal departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Air France has 6 flights to Bilbao most weeks, with prices varying by availability. 1 469 momondo users have reviewed Air France, scoring the airline a 7,4/10 on average.

How long does it take to fly to Bilbao?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Bilbao, then you can expect flight times to average 17h 31m and 23h 05m, respectively.

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23:59 - 16:30JNB-BIO

17h 31m1 stop

17:20 - 22:05BIO-JNB

27h 45m1 stop

R12 314KLM

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

23:59 - 16:30JNB-BIO

17h 31m1 stop

6:50 - 22:05BIO-JNB

14h 15m1 stop

R12 349KLM

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

7:55 - 22:25CPT-BIO

15h 30m1 stop

12:15 - 17:20BIO-CPT

28h 05m2 stops

R12 419Air France

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

7:55 - 22:25CPT-BIO

15h 30m1 stop

18:05 - 17:20BIO-CPT

22h 15m2 stops

R12 436Air France

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

10:40 - 12:00JNB-BIO

26h 20m2 stops

17:40 - 9:30BIO-JNB

14h 50m1 stop

R12 749Lufthansa

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10:40 - 12:00JNB-BIO

26h 20m2 stops

17:40 - 9:30BIO-JNB

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R12 783Lufthansa

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17:15 - 11:00CPT-BIO

18h 45m1 stop

12:00 - 11:50BIO-CPT

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R14 364Turkish Airlines

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17:15 - 11:00CPT-BIO

18h 45m1 stop

12:00 - 11:50BIO-CPT

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1:35 - 22:45JNB-BIO

22h 10m2 stops

12:15 - 10:55BIO-JNB

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R19 470Kenya Airways

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1:35 - 22:45JNB-BIO

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Fri 6/2

23:59-16:30

1 stop17h 31m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

17:20-22:05

1 stop27h 45m

R12 314

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-16:30

1 stop17h 31m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

6:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

R12 349

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

7:55-22:25

1 stop15h 30m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

12:15-17:20

2 stops28h 05m

R12 419

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

7:55-22:25

1 stop15h 30m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

18:05-17:20

2 stops22h 15m

R12 436

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

10:40-12:00

2 stops26h 20m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

17:40-9:30

1 stop14h 50m

R12 749

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

10:40-12:00

2 stops26h 20m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

17:40-9:30

1 stop14h 50m

R12 783

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

17:15-11:00

1 stop18h 45m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

12:00-11:50

1 stop22h 50m

R14 364

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

17:15-11:00

1 stop18h 45m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

12:00-11:50

1 stop22h 50m

R15 145

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

1:35-22:45

2 stops22h 10m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

12:15-10:55

2 stops45h 40m

R19 470

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

1:35-22:45

2 stops22h 10m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

12:15-10:55

2 stops45h 40m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Bilbao?

The cheapest month to fly to Bilbao from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 803, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Bilbao in February, then you should wait until November to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 255.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Bilbao?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Bilbao. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R11 335. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from South Africa to Bilbao for around R17 712.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Bilbao?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Bilbao is in the evening. Flights from South Africa to Bilbao during this time can be as low as R13 756. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around R16 407. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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Summary info about Bilbao flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price	R12 314
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Popular in	March

The best round-trip flight price to Bilbao from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R12 314 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bilbao).

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The fastest flight to Bilbao from South Africa takes 15h 30m (Cape Town Intl to Bilbao).

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March has the highest demand for flights to Bilbao, with a 21% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Bilbao

Is there an alternative airport near Bilbao?

Those flying to Bilbao could potentially find better pricing at Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (45 km from Bilbao city centre), Santander Airport (74 km from Bilbao city centre), San Sebastián Airport (93 km from Bilbao city centre), Logroño Agoncillo Airport (103 km from Bilbao city centre) or Burgos Airport (115 km from Bilbao city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Bilbao Airport?

Prices for flights to Bilbao Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Bilbao Airport?

As of September 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights to Bilbao Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Bilbao Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Bilbao Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Bilbao Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Bilbao Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Bilbao Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to Bilbao with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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