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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:18 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao.

A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao takes 1h 18m, covering 751 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao range from C$ 108 to C$ 224, with an average of C$ 154 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 108 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the C$ 154 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 154 round-trip, compared to C$ 198 via a layover through Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

Vueling is the only airline operating Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 38–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Vueling and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Night flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Bilbao is around C$ 122 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 20m. Recent train fares are around C$ 90 round-trip, with a trip time of about 9h 17m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 27% lower. However, taking the train takes about 7+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 151, which is 38% above the typical average for this route.

Bilbao Airport (BIO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 45 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Rentbycar
• Centauro

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

One-stop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao most commonly connect through:

• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 126 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 172, a difference of C$ 46.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Vueling operates flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Bilbao.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 02m, compared with 8h 53m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) and 9h 36m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Among airlines operating Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bilbao flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vueling: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.