Zurich to Bilbao (ZRH–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Zurich to Bilbao
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 625 mi 1h 40m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

ZRH–BIO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 625 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–BIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss 5 320 1h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to BIO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to BIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
KRK ~7h 40m BSL ~11h 25m BUD ~11h 50m FRA ~13h 10m CDG ~14h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,284
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bilbao from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Bilbao Airport.
Metric ZRH→BIO BSL→BIO STR→BIO
Distance from ZRH – 49 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 2 6
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 55m 2h
Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Bilbao flights · Stuttgart (STR) to Bilbao flights · Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Bilbao flights
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Bilbao Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bilbao is 0 hours the same as Zurich.
ZRH: CET · BIO: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao.
Distance & Flight Time
625 mi / 1,006 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

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.

Facts

ZRH–BIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Bilbao route.
Route details
Distance625 mi / 1,006 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: BIO
Full nameBilbao Airport
IATA / ICAOBIO / LEBB
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation138 ft / 42 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to BIO flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Bilbao Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 625 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Edelweiss.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to BIO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRK, BSL, BUD, FRA, CDG, BRU, VLC, BCN, AMS, FCO, MAD, GVA, SVQ, MXP, SAW, PRG, DUS, LGW, AGP, VCE, PMI, STR, MUC, LHR, LIS, DUB, IST, NAP, ALC, ACE and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include BSL, STR and MXP. 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 ZRH to BIO

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 5 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 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,006 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via KRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).