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

• Earliest: departs at 15:55 and lands at 18:10
• Latest: departs at 19:00 and lands at 21:15.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

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

A direct flight from Bilbao to Dublin takes 2h 15m, 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 Bilbao to Dublin range from £138 to £236, with an average of £173 over the past 12 months. Anything below £138 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the £173 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £87 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with £180 for direct.

Aer Lingus is the only airline operating Bilbao to Dublin flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £31–£75 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 Aer Lingus. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-way fares from Bilbao to Dublin are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £229, which is 97% above the typical average for this route.

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Europcar
• Thrifty

Flights from Bilbao to Dublin usually depart from Bilbao (BIO) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Bilbao to Dublin route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections
• London Gatwick (LGW) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Bilbao to Dublin. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £154 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £220, a difference of £66.

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 Aer Lingus operates flights between Bilbao and Dublin.

Flying via London Gatwick (LGW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 06m, compared to 6h 30m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 6h 41m via Zurich (ZRH).

Dublin is 1 hour behind Bilbao (Irish Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Croke Park, The Convention Centre Dublin, and 3Olympia Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bilbao to Dublin flights:

• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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