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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.

Only easyJet operates flights between Bristol and Bilbao.

Flights from Bristol to Bilbao usually depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

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

• easyJet: a checked 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.

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £122 return, compared with £147 via a stopover through Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£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 easyJet and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Malaga (AGP) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 14% of one-stop connections

Malaga (AGP) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the Bristol to Bilbao route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £91 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £177, a difference of £86. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

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.

One-way fares from Bristol to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £42, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 41m, compared to 6h 27m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 6h 52m via Malaga (AGP).

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.

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

Return flights from Bristol to Bilbao range from £89 to £193, with an average of £127 over the past 12 months. Anything below £89 counts as a good deal.