Frankfurt am Main to Bilbao (FRA–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LH1142
LH Lufthan
32A
9:50 AM
CET T1
12:00 PM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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LH1144
LH Lufthan
321
2:30 PM
CET T1
4:40 PM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1146
LH Lufthan
321
9:10 PM
CET T1
11:20 PM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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LH1147
LH Lufthan
32Q
6:45 AM
CET T1
8:55 AM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AC9380
AC Air Canada
321
6:45 AM
CET T1
8:55 AM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CA6280
CA Air China
321
6:45 AM
CET T1
8:55 AM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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LH1143
LH Lufthan
32N
12:50 PM
CET
3:00 PM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1145
LH Lufthan
32A
5:35 PM
CET T1
7:45 PM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Frankfurt am Main to Bilbao
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 714 mi 2h 10m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

FRA–BIO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 714 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–BIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 20 321, 32A 2h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – LH
32A Airbus A320 – LH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LH (20 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, FRA to BIO direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to BIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,878
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 Frankfurt am Main

Nearby airports with service to Bilbao Airport.
Metric FRA→BIO STR→BIO
Distance from FRA 97 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 20 6
Flight time 2h 10m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of FRA with service to Bilbao Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bilbao is 0 hours the same as Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CET · BIO: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao.
Distance & Flight Time
714 mi / 1,149 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Spain are both EU and Schengen member states. German citizens can enter Spain with a national ID card or passport. No visa, no time limit on stays, no border controls on intra-Schengen flights. Full freedom of movement applies.

For stays over 3 months, register at the local Oficina de Extranjeros or a police station (Comisaria de Policia) that handles EU registrations. You need to apply for a NIE (Numero de Identidad de Extranjero) and a green registration certificate (Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Union). Bring proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds (around EUR 6,000 in a bank account is the typical benchmark) plus health insurance. The fee is around EUR 12.

Getting to FRA

S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.

FRA–BIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Bilbao route.
Route details
Distance714 mi / 1,149 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 34 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
Destination: BIO
IATA / ICAOBIO / LEBB
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation138 ft / 42 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FRA to BIO flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt Main Airport to Bilbao Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 714 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lufthansa.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from FRA to BIO. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUS, BSL, BUD, ZRH, BRU, CDG, AMS, MXP, MUC, BCN, PRG, KRK, FCO, GVA, SVQ, VLC, AGP, MAD, DUB, ALC, STR, PMI, LPA, IBZ, VCE, SAW, TFN, NAP, LHR, LIS, IST, ACE and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BIO to FRA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STR. 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 FRA to BIO

Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FRA to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FRA to BIO ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 714 miles (1,149 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Stuttgart (STR).