Bilbao to Barcelona (BIO–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BIO–BCN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Vueling and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 290 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling | 52 | 320, 321, 32A | 1h06-1h13 | – | – | – |
| IB Iberia | 48 | 320, 321, 32A | 1h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Barcelona from Bilbao
| Metric | BIO→BCN | VIT→BCN | SDR→BCN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BIO | – | 30 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 100 | 5 | 9 |
| Flight time | 1h 6m | 0h 57m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
BIO: CET · BCN: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao, it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona.
Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.
Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.
BIO–BCN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BIO to BCN
Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and Vueling. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BIO to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIO to BCN ranges from 1 hours 6 minutes to 1 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 290 miles (467 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 125 return, totaling 225 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via FUE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Alava (VIT), Santander (SDR) and Hondarribia (EAS).