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

• Earliest: departs at 08:45 and lands at 10:22
• Latest: departs at 20:05 and lands at 21:42.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

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

A direct flight from Lisbon to Bilbao takes 1h 37m, covering 450 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 Lisbon to Bilbao range from £100 to £173, with an average of £131 over the past 12 months. Anything below £100 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the £131 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £108 return via Valencia (VLC), compared with £128 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£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 Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Lisbon to Bilbao flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Lisbon to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £75, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Bilbao Airport (BIO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Rentbycar
• Centauro

Flights from Lisbon to Bilbao usually depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Lisbon to Bilbao route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 90% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Valencia (VLC) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Lisbon to Bilbao. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £124 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £154, a difference of £31.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Lisbon and Bilbao. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL
• Vueling

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 16m, compared to 6h 16m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 8h 47m via Valencia (VLC).

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

Among airlines operating Lisbon to Bilbao flights:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: 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:

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: 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.