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

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629 mi airlines charter/private 11/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 20m ago
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SN3711+1
SN Brussels Airlines
320
2:05 PM
CEST
4:00 PM
CEST
1h 55m
38%
M T W T F S S
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SN3715
SN Brussels Airlines
319
6:05 PM
CEST
8:00 PM
CEST
1h 55m
38%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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VY1471+1
VY Vueling
320
8:10 PM
CEST
10:10 PM
CEST
2h
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M T W T F S S
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VY1470
VY Vueling
320
10:35 AM
CEST T1
12:30 PM
CEST
1h 55m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SN3712+1
SN Brussels Airlines
320
12:10 PM
CEST T1
2:00 PM
CEST
1h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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SN3710
SN Brussels Airlines
320
12:30 PM
CEST T1
2:20 PM
CEST
1h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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NH5174cs
NH All Nippon
319
4:50 PM
CEST T1
6:40 PM
CEST
1h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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SN3716
SN Brussels Airlines
319
8:45 PM
CEST
10:35 PM
CEST
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 4h 6EAMGA → G3KLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Bilbao flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 5m ACLHNH → LHLXNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Bilbao flights
BCN Barcelona 4h 5m EYFRIB → IBLALL Barcelona (BCN) to Bilbao flights
MAD Madrid 4h 20m AYBTEY → ADAMAT Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao flights
MUC Munich 4h 25m LHNHSN → LHLXNH Munich (MUC) to Bilbao flights
IBZ Ibiza (Eivissa) 4h 45m HVSNTB → IBV7VY Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) to Bilbao flights
ZRH Zurich 4h 53m AICXLX → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Bilbao flights
VLC Valencia 5h FRSNVY → IBVY Valencia (VLC) to Bilbao flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 11m FRSNTB → IBUXV7 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Bilbao flights
AGP Málaga 5h 15m FRHVSN → IBQRV7 Málaga (AGP) to Bilbao flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zaventem to Bilbao
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 629 mi 1h 55m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Bilbao (BIO) Bilbao to Zaventem flights
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 Also: EY 8 319, 320 1h55 – Star Alliance EY
VY Vueling 3 320 2h – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – SN
320 Airbus A320 – SN, VY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (8 flights/wk, 73%)
Unaffiliated: VY (3 flights/wk, 27%)
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
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to BIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
AMS ~4h 0m FRA ~4h 5m BCN ~4h 5m MAD ~4h 20m MUC ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,460
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 EIN→BIO AMS→BIO
Distance from BRU – 54 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 5
Weekly flights 11 5 74
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 55m 2h 5m
Eindhoven (EIN) to Bilbao flights · 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: 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 gate to gate.
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 / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 629 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BRU to BIO: Brussels Airlines and Vueling.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
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 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 is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 629 miles (1,013 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eindhoven (EIN) and Amsterdam (AMS).