Belfast to Bilbao (BFS–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between BFS and BIO, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS Smartwings | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bilbao from Belfast
| Metric | BFS→BIO | DUB→BIO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BFS | – | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
BFS: BST · BIO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Belfast, it's 7:00 PM in Bilbao.
British passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 113.40 per person per day, minimum EUR 1,020.60 for any stay, as set by Spanish authorities). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. The Canary Islands and Balearic Islands are part of the Schengen zone and count toward the same 90 days.
Direct flights from London to Madrid run 2 hours 25 minutes, to Barcelona 2 hours 15 minutes, to Malaga 2 hours 50 minutes. Budget carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Wizz Air) serve dozens of UK-Spain routes from regional airports. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for short visits but an International Driving Permit (IDP) is technically required for car rental, though most rental agencies accept the UK license alone.
BFS–BIO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BFS to BIO
Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
BFS to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BFS to BIO is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 799 miles (1,285 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Gatwick, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB).