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

• Earliest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 11:15
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 23:05.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

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

A direct flight from Amsterdam to Bilbao takes 2h 05m, covering 716 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Amsterdam to Bilbao range from £213 to £329, with an average of £265 over the past 12 months. Anything below £213 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 31% above the route average of £265. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £165 return via London Gatwick (LGW), compared with £267 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £27–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM and Transavia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to Bilbao flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £166 to £1,147. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £108, which is 30% 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 Amsterdam to Bilbao usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Amsterdam to Bilbao route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 33 minutes.

One-stop flights from Amsterdam to Bilbao most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 10% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Amsterdam to Bilbao route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £248 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £279, a difference of £31. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only KLM operates flights between Amsterdam and Bilbao.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 19m, compared to 5h 37m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 6h 31m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Among airlines operating Amsterdam to Bilbao flights:

• KLM: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Scandinavian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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