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

• Earliest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 11:16
• Latest: departs at 19:45 and lands at 21:41.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao takes 1h 56m, 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.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao range from £83 to £171, with an average of £122 over the past 12 months. Anything below £83 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the £122 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £122 return, compared with £233 via a stopover through Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Vueling is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £28–£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 Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £48, which is 39% 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 London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 78% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 22% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £93 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £136, a difference of £43.

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 London Gatwick Airport and Bilbao.

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 36m, compared to 9h 15m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Bilbao is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (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:

• 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

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

Yes, you can pre-book long-stay parking online at London Stansted Airport (STN) and charges come to around £10–12 per day for a week’s stay. The parking area is clearly signposted and around a 15min free transfer bus ride from the airport terminal.

Unfortunately, there are no dedicated baggage storage facilities at Bilbao Airport (BIO). However, you can pre-book online baggage storage facilities that are located in various areas of the city.

From Bilbao Airport (BIO) you can catch an inner-city bus from the airport bus stops situated outside the departures and arrivals gates. The Bizkaibus Line A3247 service travels between the airport and the city and costs around €3 (£2.50) for a single ticket. Alternatively, the Bilbao Airport taxi service costs between around €24 and €29 (£20–25) to get to the city centre.

From London Stansted Airport (STN) you can fly directly to Bilbao Airport (BIO) with Ryanair. Airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, and Vueling operate a similar service from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).