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

• Earliest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 08:55
• Latest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 15:00.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

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

A direct flight from Bristol to Bilbao takes 1h 45m, covering 558 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 Bristol to Bilbao range from £104 to £197, with an average of £132 over the past 12 months. Anything below £104 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £127 return, compared with £183 via a stopover through Madrid Barajas (MAD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £35–£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 easyJet and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Bristol to Bilbao are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £89, which is 13% above 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 Bristol to Bilbao usually depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

Connecting flights from Bristol to Bilbao most commonly pass through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 40% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Bristol to Bilbao. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £108 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £205, a difference of £97.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only easyJet operates flights between Bristol and Bilbao.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 55m, compared to 6h 27m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Bilbao is 1 hour ahead of Bristol (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Bristol to Bilbao flights:

• easyJet: 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:

• easyJet: 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.