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

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SN3713
SN Brussels
319
10:55 AM
CET
12:50 PM
CET
1h 55m
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VY1471
VY Vueling
320
5:20 PM
CET
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CET
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VY Vueling
320
6:30 PM
CET T1
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CET
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Zaventem to Bilbao
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 629 mi 1h 55m nonstop 27 1-stop hubs

BRU–BIO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Brussels Airlines and Vueling lead the route. The flight covers 629 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–BIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SN Brussels Airlines 6 319 1h55 – Star Alliance –
VY Vueling 5 320 1h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – SN
320 Airbus A320 – VY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (6 flights/wk, 55%)
Unaffiliated: VY (5 flights/wk, 45%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to BIO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to BIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
IBZ ~5h 20m GVA ~7h 50m KRK ~8h 35m AMS ~10h 13m CDG ~10h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,966
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bilbao from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Bilbao Airport.
Metric BRU→BIO AMS→BIO
Distance from BRU – 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 11 43
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 5m
Amsterdam (AMS) to Bilbao flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Bilbao Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

BRU–BIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Bilbao route.
Route details
Distance629 mi / 1,013 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 5 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: BIO
Full nameBilbao Airport
IATA / ICAOBIO / LEBB
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation138 ft / 42 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to BIO flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 629 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Brussels Airlines and Vueling.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from BRU to BIO. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IBZ, GVA, KRK, AMS, CDG, LIS, TNG, MUC, FRA, VLC, ALC, FCO, AGP, BCN, VCE, MAD, MXP, LPA, PRG, SVQ, DUB, ZRH, LHR, IST, ACE, BUD 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 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 Brussels Airlines and Vueling. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to BIO ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 629 miles (1,013 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via IBZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS).