Bilbao to Lisbon (BIO–LIS) — 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–LIS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal and Vueling lead the route. The flight covers 450 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: AD, EY, LO, S4 | 10 | E90 | 1h40-1h45 | – | Star Alliance | AD, EY, LO, S4 |
| VY Vueling | 6 | 320 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BIO: CEST · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao, it's 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
Spanish passport holders enter Portugal freely as EU and Schengen citizens. There is no border control on flights or land crossings between Spain and Portugal. A Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.
If you stay longer than 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) for a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE. The registration costs EUR 15 and requires proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds, plus health insurance. The certificate is issued on the spot. You will also need a NIF (tax number) from the Financas office for renting property, opening a bank account, or signing any contract in Portugal.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
BIO–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BIO to LIS
Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from TAP Air Portugal and Vueling. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BIO to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIO to LIS is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 450 miles (724 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Francisco de Sá Carneiro and Seville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.