Bilbao to Newark (BIO–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BIO–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,549 miles in approximately 8h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 3 | 752 | 8h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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Travel Essentials
BIO: CEST · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao, it's 12:00 PM in Newark.
Spain is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Spanish passport holders can enter the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It covers multiple entries.
Your passport must be machine-readable and, for VWP travel, must be an ePassport (the kind with the chip symbol on the cover). Spanish passports issued after 2006 meet this requirement. The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended and cannot be changed to another visa status from inside the US. If you need more than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Madrid.
US border officers have wide discretion. Have your return flight, hotel address, and a general itinerary ready. ESTA approval does not guarantee entry. The CBP officer makes the final decision at the port of entry. Global Entry (USD 100, 5-year membership) speeds up arrivals significantly at US airports if you travel frequently.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
BIO–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BIO to EWR
Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BIO to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIO to EWR is about 8 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,549 miles (5,711 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Santiago-Rosalía de Castro and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.