Zaventem to Bilbao (BRU–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EY7255cs
EY Etihad
320
2:05 PM
CEST
4:00 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN3711+1
SN Lynx Air
320
2:05 PM
CEST
4:00 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1471+1
VY Vueling
320
8:06 PM
CEST
10:09 PM
CEST
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1470
VY Vueling
320
6:50 AM
CEST T1
8:45 AM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN3712
SN Lynx Air
320
12:10 PM
CEST
2:00 PM
CEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH5174+1
NH All Nippon
319
1:40 PM
CEST T1
3:35 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zaventem to Bilbao
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 629 mi 1h 55m nonstop 45 1-stop hubs

BRU–BIO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lynx Air and Vueling lead the route. The flight covers 629 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–BIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SN Lynx Air Also: EY 7 320 1h55 Star Alliance EY
VY Vueling 3 320 2h03
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EY, SN, VY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (7 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: VY (3 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to BIO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to BIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,617
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Bilbao from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Bilbao Airport.
Metric BRU→BIO EIN→BIO AMS→BIO
Distance from BRU 54 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 17 4 70
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 55m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Bilbao Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bilbao is 0 hours the same as Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · BIO: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao.
Distance & Flight Time
629 mi / 1,013 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 3m.
Visa & Entry

Belgium and Spain are both EU and Schengen members. Belgian citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa or stay limit applies.

Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

BRU–BIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Bilbao route.
Route details
Distance629 mi / 1,013 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 13 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: BIO
IATA / ICAOBIO / LEBB
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation138 ft / 42 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to BIO flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 3m. The route covers 629 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Lynx Air and Vueling. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from BRU to BIO. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IBZ, KRK, RAK, MAH, KEF, FUE, OPO, ZRH, AMS, CDG, MAN, TNG, FRA, MUC, AGP, LIS, MAD, CMN, VIE, PMI, CPH, GVA, PRG, ALC, BCN, SVQ, OSL, ATH, VCE, VLC, DUB, FCO, HAM, LHR, SAW, BER, BUD, LPA, IST, WAW, ACE, EDI, MXP, NAP and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BIO to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EIN and AMS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BRU to BIO

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) are connected by nonstop service from Lynx Air and Vueling. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BRU to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to BIO ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 629 miles (1,013 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via IBZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eindhoven (EIN) and Amsterdam (AMS).