Flights to Bilbao
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Bilbao is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bilbao Airport (BIO), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Vitoria Airport (VIT, 45 km), Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR, 75 km), San Sebastián Airport (EAS, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbao Airport | BIO | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,530 ft | 138 ft |
| Vitoria Airport (regional) | VIT | 45 km (28 mi) | 11,483 ft | 1,682 ft |
| Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (regional) | SDR | 75 km (47 mi) | 7,612 ft | 16 ft |
| San Sebastián Airport (regional) | EAS | 92 km (57 mi) | 5,755 ft | 16 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,530 ft, BIO handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 138 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Bilbao
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbao to London | United Kingdom | 941 km (584 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Bilbao to Casablanca | Morocco | 1,150 km (715 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Bilbao to Madrid | Spain | 323 km (201 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Bilbao to Algiers | Algeria | 888 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Bilbao to Rome | Italy | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Bilbao to Paris | France | 743 km (461 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Bilbao to Hamburg | Germany | 1,485 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Bilbao to Barcelona | Spain | 467 km (290 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Bilbao to Rabat | Morocco | 1,083 km (673 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Bilbao to Munich | Germany | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Bilbao to Milan | Italy | 993 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Bilbao to Fes | Morocco | 1,042 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Bilbao to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 1,028 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Bilbao to Tangier | Morocco | 869 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Bilbao to Köln | Germany | 1,132 km (703 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Bilbao to Dublin | Ireland | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Bilbao to Brussels | Belgium | 1,007 km (625 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Bilbao to Marrakesh | Morocco | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Bilbao to Salé | Morocco | 1,078 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Bilbao to Naples | Italy | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Bilbao to Marseille | France | 672 km (418 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Bilbao to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 1,110 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Bilbao to Shanghai | China | 9,985 km (6,204 mi) | about 13 h 33 min |
| Bilbao to Chongqing | China | 9,197 km (5,715 mi) | about 12 h 32 min |
| Bilbao to Chengdu | China | 8,942 km (5,556 mi) | about 12 h 13 min |
| Bilbao to Beijing | China | 8,944 km (5,558 mi) | about 12 h 13 min |
| Bilbao to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,624 km (1,631 mi) | about 4 h 7 min |
| Bilbao to Tianjin | China | 9,052 km (5,625 mi) | about 12 h 21 min |
| Bilbao to Wuhan | China | 9,611 km (5,972 mi) | about 13 h 4 min |
| Bilbao to Lahore | Pakistan | 6,706 km (4,167 mi) | about 9 h 21 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Bilbao?
Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). The others, VIT, SDR, EAS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BIO from Bilbao city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Bilbao on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.