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

• Earliest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 12:25
• Latest: departs at 19:20 and lands at 21:55.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

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

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Bilbao takes 2h 35m, covering 874 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 Edinburgh to Bilbao range from £165 to £304, with an average of £241 over the past 12 months. Anything below £165 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £142 return, compared with £196 via a stopover through Madrid Barajas (MAD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £60–£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 Vueling and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £48, which is 63% below 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 Edinburgh to Bilbao usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 17% of one-stop connections
• London Luton (LTN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• London Gatwick (LGW) – 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Edinburgh to Bilbao. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £155 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £269, a difference of £114.

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 Vueling operates flights between Edinburgh and Bilbao.

Flying via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 37m, compared to 5h 49m via London Gatwick (LGW) and 5h 52m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

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

• British Airways: 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.