Bilbao to Lisbon (BIO–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 38m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: AD, EY, LO, S4 | 7 | E90, E95 | 1h38-1h40 | – | 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 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BIO to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIO to LIS ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 450 miles (724 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via RAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.