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Only Vueling operates flights between Bilbao and London Gatwick Airport.

Flights from Bilbao to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Bilbao (BIO) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

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

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

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bilbao to London Gatwick Airport.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £97 return, compared with £124 via a stopover through Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£74 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 Airbus A321neo variants.

Connecting flights from Bilbao to London Gatwick Airport most commonly pass through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Bilbao to London Gatwick Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £82 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £117, a difference of £36. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 London Gatwick Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bilbao to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:40 and lands at 09:32
• Latest: departs at 18:15 and lands at 20:07.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 32% above the route average of £97. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bilbao to London Gatwick Airport takes 1h 52m, covering 557 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.

One-way fares from Bilbao to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £25, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

Vueling is the only airline operating Bilbao to London Gatwick Airport flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

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.

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 55m, compared to 7h 24m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Return flights from Bilbao to London Gatwick Airport range from £67 to £140, with an average of £97 over the past 12 months. Anything below £67 counts as a good deal.