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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).

To get to the car hire centre at Bilbao Airport (BIO), follow these instructions: upon arrival, after collecting your luggage, proceed to the main terminal building. Exit the terminal and head towards the P1 parking area. The car hire centre is located in this area. Follow the signs or enquire at the airport Information Desk for further assistance.

Single stopover flights are some of the most affordable flights on this route. KLM operates single stopover flights from London Heathrow (LHR) with a stop in Amsterdam en route, and Iberia offers flights from London Gatwick (LGW) with a single stopover in Madrid. Vueling has single stopover flights from Gatwick that stop at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) along the way.

If you're looking to lower your Co2 emissions on these flights, one of the best options is a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao with easyJet. This flight offers up to 49% fewer emissions than other flights. The average amount of Co2 emitted on these flights is almost 400 kg.

If you're keen on flying with British Airways, the airline offers flights from London Gatwick and London Heathrow (LHR). There are direct flights from both airports and flights with a single stopover at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Flight times vary depending on the length of the stopover.

Among airlines operating London to Bilbao flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Vueling
• Wizz Air

Flights from London to Bilbao may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

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
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £102 return via Ibiza (IBZ), compared with £116 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 10% of one-stop connections

Madrid Barajas (MAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the London to Bilbao route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £92 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £132, a difference of £41. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 to Bilbao route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London to Bilbao flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Morning flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:25 and lands at 09:26
• Latest: departs at 19:45 and lands at 21:46.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of £116. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Bilbao takes 2h 01m, covering 581 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 London to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £56, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Vueling is the only airline operating London to Bilbao flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 29m, compared to 4h 34m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 4h 44m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

Bilbao is 1 hour ahead of London (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 London to Bilbao range from £77 to £172, with an average of £116 over the past 12 months. Anything below £77 counts as a good deal.