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

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629 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 6m ago
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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
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN3712+1
SN Lynx Air
320
12:10 PM
CEST T1
2:00 PM
CEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH5174cs
NH All Nippon
320
4:50 PM
CEST T1
6:40 PM
CEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY7255cs
EY Etihad
320
2:05 PM
CEST
4:00 PM
CEST
1h 55m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN3711+1
SN Lynx Air
320
2:05 PM
CEST
4:00 PM
CEST
1h 55m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1471+1
VY Vueling
320
8:44 PM
CEST
10:39 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 3h 40m AFAMG3 SNWB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Zaventem flights
BCN Barcelona 4h 5m IBLALL EYFRIB Barcelona (BCN) to Zaventem flights
GVA Geneva 4h 15m U2 ACETLX Geneva (GVA) to Zaventem flights
MUC Munich 4h 20m ACLHLX ACLHNH Munich (MUC) to Zaventem flights
MAD Madrid 4h 22m ADATAV ACAMAY Madrid (MAD) to Zaventem flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 28m ACCALH ACAILH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zaventem flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 4h 35m U2VYW4 AZNHSN Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Zaventem flights
ALC Alicante 4h 55m V7VY HVSNTB Alicante (ALC) to Zaventem flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 5m G3KLKQ 6EGAKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Zaventem flights
AGP Málaga 5h 16m QRV7VY FRHVNH Málaga (AGP) to Zaventem flights
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Bilbao to Zaventem
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 629 mi 1h 50m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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
320 Airbus A320 – NH, 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
51
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,248
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 gate to gate.
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
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 629 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BIO to BRU: Lynx Air and Vueling.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Geneva Cointrin.
Yes, return flights from BRU to BIO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Geneva Cointrin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.