Bilbao to London (BIO–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BIO–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 557 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: IB | 24 | 320 | 1h29-1h55 | – | – | IB |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Bilbao
| Metric | BIO→LGW | BIQ→LGW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BIO | – | 71 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | 8 |
| Flight time | 1h 29m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
BIO: CEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao, it's 5:00 PM in London.
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.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
BIO–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BIO to LGW
Bilbao Airport (BIO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BIO to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIO to LGW ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 557 miles (896 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ORY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Biarritz (BIQ).