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

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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 58m ago
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WK226+1
WK Edelweiss
320
6:49 AM
CEST
8:44 AM
CEST
1h 55m
53%
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✓
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LX8226cs
LX Swiss
32N
6:00 PM
CEST
8:00 PM
CEST
2h
42%
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WK227+1
WK Edelweiss
320
8:45 PM
CEST T1
10:40 PM
CEST
1h 55m
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LX8227cs
LX Swiss
32N
8:45 PM
CEST T1
10:40 PM
CEST
1h 55m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MXP Ferno (VA) 3h 45m AZETLX → U2VYW4 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Bilbao flights
STR Stuttgart 4h AIAZCX → EW Stuttgart (STR) to Bilbao flights
BCN Barcelona 4h ACIBLA → IBLALL Barcelona (BCN) to Bilbao flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h AZDEET → LHLXNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Bilbao flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 4h 5m CSDEEW → UXV7VY Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Bilbao flights
MUC Munich 4h 15m AIAZLH → LHLXNH Munich (MUC) to Bilbao flights
MAH Mahón (Maó) 4h 20m LXWK → VY Mahón (Maó) (MAH) to Bilbao flights
VLC Valencia 4h 30m LX → V7VY Valencia (VLC) to Bilbao flights
MAD Madrid 4h 30m EYIBJL → ADAMAT Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 4h 35m AFG3KQ → AFG3KL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Bilbao flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zurich to Bilbao
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 625 mi 1h 58m nonstop

ZRH–BIO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 625 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Bilbao (BIO) Bilbao to Zurich flights
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 Also: LX 5 320 1h55 – – LX
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – WK
32N Airbus A320neo – LX
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to BIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MXP ~3h 45m STR ~4h 0m BCN ~4h 0m FRA ~4h 0m PMI ~4h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,635
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 10 2 5
Flight time 1h 58m 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: CEST · BIO: CEST

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 58m gate to gate.
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 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 625 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ZRH to BIO: Edelweiss.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Milan Malpensa, Stuttgart and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
Yes, return flights from BIO to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BSL, STR and MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to BIO is about 1 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,006 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Milan Malpensa, Stuttgart and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).