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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Bilbao’s iconic contemporary art museum, famous for Frank Gehry’s titanium architecture and major international exhibitions. A defining city landmark and top cultural stop.
Flights from Amsterdam to Bilbao depart on average 53 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $144 (€119) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:20, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 725 miles (1168 km) distance in 4h 35m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 725 miles (1168 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $144 (€119) |
Flights per day 53 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 4h 35m |
First flight 6:20 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Cheapest price
$261
Average price
$746
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Flights per day
82
Distance
1168 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Bilbao will cost around $746 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $261.
Of the 82 flights that leave Amsterdam for Bilbao onThu, Jul 02, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct flights cover the 1168 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the longest flights will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AF1376Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$314 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $455 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 50m Average total duration 14h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Bilbao:
A bus is $231 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Bilbao costing on average $314 (€258).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 20m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Bilbao flights for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB5242 · IB5314 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h50 | 2:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737+ LX1102+ LX3800 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h55 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY8308 · VY1434 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h00 | 5:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8308 · VY1424 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h50 | 2:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737+ LX1104+ LX3800 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h55 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB5242 · IB5320 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h00 | 5:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1501+ 04267 | Delayed 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
KL1501+ KL3375 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h55 | 3:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1501+ KL3354 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h55 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB740 · IB435 | 7:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h35 | 4:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB740 · IB1099 | 7:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h25 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB740+ 04267 | Delayed 7:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h08 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
LH1003 · LH1142 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h20 | 1:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1003+ SN2610+ SN3711 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h00 | 4:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2311+ SN2644+ SN3711 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h45 | 4:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2311 · LH99+ LH4242 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h55 | 5:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2311+ LH4162+ 04267 | Delayed 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h13 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
KL1523 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2h05 | 11:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1503+ 04267 | Delayed 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h53 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
KL1503+ KL3375 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h20 | 3:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1241+ AF1576 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h55 | 5:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1241+ AF1376 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h25 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX725+ LX1104+ LX3800 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h05 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS312+ OS215+ OS7303 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h10 | 11:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS312+ OS213+ OS7303 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h10 | 11:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS312+ OS211+ OS7303 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h10 | 11:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH987 · LH106 · LH1828 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h55 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH987+ LH4242 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h10 | 5:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH987 · LH108 · LH1828 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h55 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB5235 · IB5320 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h40 | 5:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8301 · VY1434 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h40 | 5:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5235 · IB5314 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h30 | 2:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1341+ AF1576 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h50 | 5:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1341+ AF1376 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h20 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1098 · UX7153 | 11:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h55 | 3:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1098 · UX7161 | 11:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 20h35 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1098 · UX7159 | 11:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h15 | 8:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH989+ LH4242 | 11:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h55 | 5:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1641+ AF1376 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h50 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1525 | 2:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2h05 | 4:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1741+ AF1376 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h20 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2305 · LH1830 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h45 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2305 · LH115 · LH1146 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h25 | 11:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2305 · LH117 · LH1146 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h25 | 11:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF5478+ AF1376 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h30 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2307 · LH1830 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h25 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8345+ AF1376 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h10 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8345+ AF1476 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 16h00 | 9:50 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH997 · LH1146 | 6:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h40 | 11:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8307 · VY1420 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h40 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1141+ AF1476 | 6:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h10 | 9:50 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1094 · UX7161 | 7:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h35 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1094 · UX7153 | 7:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 20h55 | 3:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1094 · UX7157 | 7:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 16h55 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8316 · VY1422 | 7:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h55 | 10:25 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8316 · VY1420 | 7:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h45 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1441+ AF1476 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h30 | 9:50 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1529 | 8:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2h05 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1509+ KL3354 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h05 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1509+ KL3330 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h45 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Bilbao’s iconic contemporary art museum, famous for Frank Gehry’s titanium architecture and major international exhibitions. A defining city landmark and top cultural stop.
One of Spain’s leading art museums, with strong collections spanning Old Masters, Basque art, and modern works. Highly regarded by locals and visitors.
The city’s maritime museum, covering Bilbao’s port, shipbuilding, and river history through indoor exhibits and dockside displays.
Bilbao’s atmospheric old town, known for its medieval street pattern, historic buildings, shops, and lively urban character.
A scenic riverside promenade linking major modern landmarks, ideal for walking and appreciating Bilbao’s urban regeneration.
A classic viewpoint above the city, popular for sweeping skyline views and especially attractive for photos at dusk.
Salt cod gently cooked with garlic, olive oil, and chili until the sauce emulsifies. A classic Basque dish strongly associated with Bilbao and nearby Bizkaia.
Salt cod served with a rich red pepper and onion sauce in the Bizkaian style. It is one of the signature traditional dishes of the province.
A traditional Basque fishermen’s stew of tuna, potatoes, peppers, and onions. It is hearty, local, and closely tied to the Cantabrian coast.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant by the river, known for creative tasting menus built around Basque ingredients in an intimate setting.
World-famous destination restaurant in Axpe-Atxondo, often visited from Bilbao, celebrated for masterful wood-fire cooking and exceptional Basque produce.
Popular and established pintxos bar known for polished small bites and a lively central atmosphere. A reliable stop for classic and modern pintxos.
Moderate for Spain. Pintxos and casual meals are affordable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafés; taxis usually rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Bilbao by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bilbao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Bilbao flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Bilbao airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
Bilbao Airport is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bilbao Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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