Zurich to Bilbao (ZRH–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–BIO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 625 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LX | 5 | 320 | 2h | – | – | LX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bilbao from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→BIO | BSL→BIO | STR→BIO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 2 | 5 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 55m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · BIO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao.
Switzerland and Spain are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–BIO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to BIO
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to BIO ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,006 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).