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

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 08:11
• Latest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 14:06.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

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

A direct flight from Manchester to Bilbao takes 2h 06m, covering 695 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 Manchester to Bilbao range from £112 to £222, with an average of £159 over the past 12 months. Anything below £112 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the £159 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £123 return via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared with £152 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£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 easyJet and Vueling. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-way fares from Manchester to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £53, which is 42% 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 Manchester to Bilbao usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

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

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Manchester to Bilbao. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £117 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £195, a difference of £78.

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 easyJet operates flights between Manchester and Bilbao.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 45m, compared to 4h 51m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 5h 56m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Among airlines operating Manchester to Bilbao flights:

• easyJet: 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:

• easyJet: a checked bag in Economy class class

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