Bilbao to Edinburgh (BIO–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
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.
BIO–EDI had nonstop service from Vueling, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 874 miles in 2h 30m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: BA | 1 | – | – | – | – | BA |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Bilbao
| Metric | BIO→EDI | SDR→EDI | EAS→EDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BIO | – | 47 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 15m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
BIO: CEST · EDI: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao, it's 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Spanish passport holders enter the UK visa-free for up to 6 months as tourists or business visitors. Since Brexit, you must use a passport. Spanish national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No minimum validity period beyond that is required.
You will pass through UK Border Force on arrival. Have your return ticket and accommodation details ready. The officer may ask about your purpose and funds. For visits under 6 months, no advance application is needed. You cannot work on a tourist entry, even unpaid volunteering in most cases.
The UK is rolling out an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. As of 2025, EU nationals including Spanish citizens do not yet need an ETA, but this is expected to change. Check gov.uk before booking. If you had pre-settled or settled status from living in the UK before Brexit, you enter under those rights instead of as a visitor.
BIO–EDI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BIO to EDI
Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) had nonstop service from Vueling, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
BIO to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIO to EDI is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 874 miles (1,407 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santander (SDR), Hondarribia (EAS) and Biarritz (BIQ).