Bilbao to Zaventem (BIO–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VY1470
VY Vueling
320
6:50 AM
CEST T1
8:45 AM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN3712
SN Lynx Air
320
12:10 PM
CEST
2:00 PM
CEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH5174+1
NH All Nippon
319
1:40 PM
CEST T1
3:35 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY7255cs
EY Etihad
320
2:05 PM
CEST
4:00 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN3711+1
SN Lynx Air
320
2:05 PM
CEST
4:00 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1471+1
VY Vueling
320
8:06 PM
CEST
10:09 PM
CEST
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bilbao to Zaventem
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 629 mi 1h 50m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

BIO–BRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lynx Air and Vueling lead the route. The flight covers 629 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BIO–BRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SN Lynx Air Also: NH 7 320 1h50 Star Alliance NH
VY Vueling 3 320 1h55
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – NH
320 Airbus A320 – SN, VY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (7 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: VY (3 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BIO to BRU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BIO to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,768
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Zaventem is 0 hours the same as Bilbao.
BIO: CEST · BRU: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao, it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
629 mi / 1,013 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 1h 55m.
Visa & Entry

Both Spain and Belgium are EU and Schengen member states. Spanish citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Belgium without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting from BRU

The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.

Zaventem Climate

Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.

BIO–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bilbao to Zaventem route.
Route details
Distance629 mi / 1,013 km
Flight time1h 50m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 17 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: BIO
IATA / ICAOBIO / LEBB
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation138 ft / 42 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BIO to BRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport take approximately 1h 50m to 1h 55m. The route covers 629 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Lynx Air and Vueling. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from BIO to BRU. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRO, KRK, FEZ, NAP, EDI, KEF, RAK, BUD, TFS, ACE, GVA, AGP, IBZ, ALC, MAN, MXP, MUC, BCN, FRA, SVQ, ZRH, MAD, PMI, CDG, CPH, FUE, CMN, LPA, BER, PRG, FLR, FCO, VIE, AMS, WAW, LHR, HAM, TNG, LIS, DUB, VLC, OSL, IST, SAW, ATH and OPO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BRU to BIO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BIO to BRU

Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Lynx Air and Vueling. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BIO to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BIO to BRU ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 629 miles (1,013 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.