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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Alicante to Bilbao:

• Earliest: departs at 07:25 and lands at 08:52
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 23:07.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Alicante to Bilbao.

A direct flight from Alicante to Bilbao takes 1h 27m, covering 368 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Alicante to Bilbao range from £65 to £120, with an average of £88 over the past 12 months. Anything below £65 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the £88 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £86 return, compared with £105 via a stopover through Madrid Barajas (MAD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Vueling and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Alicante to Bilbao flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Alicante to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £51, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Bilbao Airport (BIO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Rentbycar
• Centauro

Flights from Alicante to Bilbao usually depart from Alicante (ALC) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Alicante to Bilbao route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

Connecting flights from Alicante to Bilbao most commonly pass through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 98% of one-stop connections
• Ibiza (IBZ) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Alicante to Bilbao. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £83 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £106, a difference of £23.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Alicante and Bilbao. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Vueling
• Volotea

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 45m, compared to 22h 22m via Ibiza (IBZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volotea: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: a checked bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.