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Among airlines operating York to Bilbao flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

Only easyJet operates flights between York and Bilbao.

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

• easyJet: 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.

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £126 return via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared with £153 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£74 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 5% of one-stop connections

Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the York to Bilbao route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £126 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £189, a difference of £63. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 08:14
• Latest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 15:24.

The flight takes about 2h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of £158. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from York to Bilbao takes 2h 09m, covering 740 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 York to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £60, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 46m, compared to 4h 49m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 5h 37m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Bilbao is 1 hour ahead of York (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 York to Bilbao range from £116 to £216, with an average of £158 over the past 12 months. Anything below £116 counts as a good deal.