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

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✈ Nonstop
VY2801
VY Vueling
320
9:10 AM
BST
12:45 PM
CEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA8142cs
BA British
320
6:55 AM
CEST T1
8:25 AM
BST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY2800+1
VY Vueling
320
7:40 AM
CEST T1
9:10 AM
BST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Edinburgh to Bilbao
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 874 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 48 1-stop hubs

EDI–BIO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 874 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EDI–BIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VY Vueling 2 320 2h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EDI to BIO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EDI to BIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,607
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.
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
Weekly flights2 out / 4 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
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 approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 874 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Vueling.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from EDI to BIO. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRG, VLC, MAH, RAK, KEF, DUB, ZRH, ORY, AMS, KRK, ORK, CDG, AGP, LIS, FRA, VCE, MAD, MUC, BER, ATH, FCO, LGW, BCN, ALC, VIE, IBZ, PMI, BSL, CPH, OSL, ACE, TFS, LHR, SAW, OPO, STR, BRS, LTN, MXP, SVQ, LPA, DUS, IST, GVA, BUD, BRU, NAP and FUE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 EDI to BIO

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EDI to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EDI to BIO ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 874 miles (1,407 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.