Edinburgh to Bilbao (EDI–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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874 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 53 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
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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
DUB Dublin 4h 20m BAEIFR EI Dublin (DUB) to Bilbao flights
AMS Amsterdam 4h 20m 6EAMAR G3KLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Bilbao flights
LHR London 4h 25m ATAYBA VY London (LHR) to Bilbao flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 4h 30m AFAMG3 AFG3KL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Bilbao flights
MAD Madrid 4h 44m FRIBU2 ADAMAT Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao flights
BCN Barcelona 4h 54m FRLLRK IBLALL Barcelona (BCN) to Bilbao flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 25m BABYFR UXV7VY Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Bilbao flights
LGW London 5h 45m U2 IBVY London (LGW) to Bilbao flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 50m LHLOOS LHLXNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Bilbao flights
ALC Alicante 6h 33m FRLSU2 V7VY Alicante (ALC) to Bilbao flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Edinburgh to Bilbao
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 874 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

EDI–BIO had nonstop service from Vueling, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 874 miles in 2h 35m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop EDI–BIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VY Vueling 2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EDI to BIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,107
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Bilbao is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh.
EDI: BST · BIO: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 7:00 PM in Bilbao.
Distance & Flight Time
874 mi / 1,407 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.

No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 113.40 per person per day, minimum EUR 1,020.60 for any stay, as set by Spanish authorities). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. The Canary Islands and Balearic Islands are part of the Schengen zone and count toward the same 90 days.

Direct flights from London to Madrid run 2 hours 25 minutes, to Barcelona 2 hours 15 minutes, to Malaga 2 hours 50 minutes. Budget carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Wizz Air) serve dozens of UK-Spain routes from regional airports. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for short visits but an International Driving Permit (IDP) is technically required for car rental, though most rental agencies accept the UK license alone.

EDI–BIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edinburgh to Bilbao route.
Route details
Distance874 mi / 1,407 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: BIO
IATA / ICAOBIO / LEBB
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation138 ft / 42 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EDI to BIO flights.
Nonstop flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bilbao Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 874 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from EDI to BIO: Vueling. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, Amsterdam and London Heathrow.
Bilbao is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Yes, return flights from BIO to EDI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EDI to BIO

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) had nonstop service from Vueling, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

EDI to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EDI to BIO is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 874 miles (1,407 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Amsterdam and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.