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

• Earliest: departs at 09:15 and lands at 11:20
• 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 £220 to £331, with an average of £272 over the past 12 months. Anything below £220 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the £272 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £183 return via Valencia (VLC), compared with £277 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£74 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 £820. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £141, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Bilbao Airport (BIO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £24 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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, while afternoon 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 Amsterdam to Bilbao route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 31m.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 19% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Amsterdam to Bilbao. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £259 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £281, a difference of £22.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 14m, compared to 5h 52m via Milan Malpensa (MXP) and 6h 04m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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 checked bag in Economy class class
• Scandinavian Airlines: a cabin 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.