Barcelona to Bilbao (BCN–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BCN–BIO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 290 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: IB, LL, QR | 55 | 319, 320, 321, 32A | 1h15-1h20 | – | – | IB, LL, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bilbao from Barcelona
| Metric | BCN→BIO | PMI→BIO | MAH→BIO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BCN | – | 126 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 199 | 28 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 25m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · BIO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
BCN–BIO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to BIO
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 199 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BCN to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to BIO ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 290 miles (467 km). There are approximately 199 weekly flights outbound and 193 return, totaling 392 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via RAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI) and Mahón (Maó) (MAH).