- Must visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
A renowned modern and contemporary art museum, known for its innovative architecture by Frank Gehry.
Flights from Amsterdam to Bilbao depart on average 53 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $147 (€119) but you can travel from only $45 (€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 $147 (€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
$284
Average price
$658
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Flights per day
79
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 $658 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $284.
Of the 79 flights that leave Amsterdam for Bilbao onSun, May 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct flights cover the 1168 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Sun, May 17 the longest flights will take 4 h 25 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.
AF1441+
AF1476
AF1141+
AF1476
IB732 · IB435
IB740 · IB435
AF8345+
AF1476
KL1523
KL1525
KL1529
IB5244 · IB5692
VY8310 · VY1426Omio 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 $45. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$320 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $463 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 $236 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Bilbao costing on average $320 (€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, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 · UX7159 | 11:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h15 | 8:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1098 · UX7161 | 11:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 20h35 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB732 · IB439 | 12:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h40 | 8:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB732 · IB435 | 12:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h45 | 4:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS314+ OS215+ OS7303 | 12:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h25 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS314+ OS213+ OS7303 | 12:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h25 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF5474+ AF1376 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h30 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8303 · VY1430 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h50 | 6:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5237 · IB5322 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h00 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5237 · IB5318 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h50 | 6:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8303 · VY1436 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h00 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1505+ KL3323 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h25 | 8:15 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 | |
LH993 · LH116 · LH1830 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h45 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH993 · LH118 · LH1830 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h45 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH993 · LH1146 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h10 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1741+ AF1376 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h20 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1346 · IB439 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h50 | 8:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5478+ AF1376 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h30 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1507+ KL3330 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h35 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS316+ OS439 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 24h00 | 5:40 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8345+ AF1376 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h10 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH997 · LH1146 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h20 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8307 · VY1420 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h40 | 8:15 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 | |
LX735+ LX8226 | 8:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h15 | 8:20 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+ KL3330 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h45 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1509+ KL3354 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h05 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5242 · IB5316 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h35 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS320+ OS209+ OS7305 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h10 | 5:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB5242 · IB5318 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h50 | 6:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1501+ KL3354 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h55 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX3766 · UX7161 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 24h35 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737+ LX1104+ LX3800 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h55 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1501+ 04267 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h28 | 10:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
UX3766 · UX7153 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h55 | 3:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5242 · IB5320 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h05 | 4:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737 · LX1102+ LX3800 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h55 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
UX3766 · UX7157 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h55 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737 · LX2022+ 04267 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h28 | 10:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
VY8308 · VY1434 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h05 | 4:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8308 · VY1424 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h45 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5242 · IB5314 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h45 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5473+ AF1376 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h45 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB740 · IB1099 | 7:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h25 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB740 · IB435 | 7:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h35 | 4:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB740+ 04267 | 7:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h08 | 10:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
LH1003 · LH1142 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h25 | 1:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA445+ BA7055+ 04267 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h18 | 10:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
LH2311+ LH4162+ 04267 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h13 | 10:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
LH2311 · LH99 · LH1144 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h55 | 5:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH987 · LH1142 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h35 | 1:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH987 · LH1144 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h20 | 5:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1523 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2h05 | 11:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX3768 · UX7161 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h00 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1503+ 04267 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h53 | 10:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
UX3768 · UX7153 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h20 | 3:55 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+ OS211+ OS7303 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h55 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS312+ OS439 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h45 | 5:40 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5235 · IB5692 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h35 | 8:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5235 · IB5320 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h45 | 4:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5235 · IB5316 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h15 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5235 · IB5318 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h30 | 6:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8301 · VY1428 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h15 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8301 · VY1430 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h30 | 6:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8301 · VY1434 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h45 | 4:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5235 · IB5322 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h55 | 10:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
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A renowned modern and contemporary art museum, known for its innovative architecture by Frank Gehry.
Features European and Spanish artworks, from the Middle Ages to contemporary works.
An art space promoting contemporary art with a wide range of exhibitions.
The old town of Bilbao with narrow streets, shops, and historic sites.
A multifunctional cultural center housed in a former wine warehouse, designed by Philippe Starck.
A revitalized district showcasing urban development, with parks and modern architecture.
Small bites typically served on bread, with ingredients like seafood, cheese, and peppers. Pintxos are a staple of Basque tapas culture.
Salted cod fish cooked in olive oil, garlic, and chili. A traditional Basque dish recognized for its rich flavors.
Stuffed crab dish flavored with brandy, onion, and tomato. It's a regional delicacy often enjoyed in seafood restaurants.
Renowned for its exquisite grilled dishes, focusing on simple, high-quality ingredients cooked over a wood fire.
Offering a classic pintxos bar experience with a modern twist, favored by locals and tourists alike.
Located within the Guggenheim Museum, this venue offers a fusion of traditional and avant-garde cuisines.
Bilbao is moderately priced compared to other European cities, with affordable public transport and a range of dining options.
Tipping is not mandatory, but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% at restaurants is appreciated. Not expected in cafes.
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