London to Bilbao (LGW–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGW–BIO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 557 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: IB | 24 | 320 | 2h-2h05 | – | – | IB |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bilbao from London
| Metric | LGW→BIO | LHR→BIO | LTN→BIO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 5m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · BIO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Bilbao.
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.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–BIO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to BIO
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LGW to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to BIO ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 557 miles (896 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ORY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), Luton, Luton (LTN) and Bristol (BRS).