- Must visit
Museum aan de Stroom (MAS)
Antwerp’s flagship museum on the river, covering the city’s history, trade, migration and global connections. The rooftop panorama is especially popular.
Flights from Bilbao to Antwerp depart on average 54 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest flight covers the 647 miles (1042 km) distance in 1h 50m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 647 miles (1042 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Flights per day 54 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 13 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
1042 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bilbao to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Antwerp will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 3 flights that leave Bilbao for Antwerp onWed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct flights cover the 1042 km distance in an average of 8 h 13 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Wed, May 27 the longest flights will take 12 h 45 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 647 miles (1042 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 31m Average total duration 17h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Antwerp:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Antwerp costing on average $109 (€88).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 1m.
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Antwerp flights for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1440+ 9398+ AF1477 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 12h00 | 10:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
AF1140+ 9398+ AF1477 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 12h00 | 10:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
AF1140+ 9388+ AF1477 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h00 | 8:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
LH1825+ LH4098 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 5h25 | 5:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1825+ LH4110 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 4h35 | 4:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1825 · LH2030 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 8h45 | 8:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1825+ LH5626 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 4h20 | 4:15 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1825 · LH1984 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 7h35 | 7:30 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1825+ LH5630 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 5h20 | 5:15 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1524+ 9398 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 10h30 | 10:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
KL1524+ 9370 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 5h30 | 5:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
KL1524+ 9364 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 4h30 | 4:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
UX7158 · UX1173 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 4h55 | 5:40 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7158 · UX1093+ 9388 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h45 | 8:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
UX7158 · UX1171 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 21h00 | 9:45 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7158 · UX1093+ 9398 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 9h45 | 10:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
KL1506+ 9398+ KL3387 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 9h45 | 10:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
VY1425 · VY8984 | 1:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h20 | 8:30 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1425 · VY8306+ 9388 | 1:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h20 | 8:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
IB5315 · IB5288 | 1:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 4h15 | 5:25 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5315 · IB5396 | 1:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h00 | 8:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1425 · VY8306+ 9398 | 1:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 9h20 | 10:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
IB5315 · IB5240+ 9398 | 1:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 9h20 | 10:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
IB5315 · IB5290 | 1:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h20 | 8:30 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1425 · VY8982 | 1:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 4h15 | 5:25 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1425 · VY1898 | 1:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h00 | 8:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1100 · IB755 | 1:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 5h40 | 7:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1100 · IB603 | 1:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 9h00 | 10:30 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1100 · IB733+ 9398 | 1:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 9h00 | 10:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
BA7090 · BA7068+ BA924 | 1:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h30 | 9:00 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB1100 · IB1325 | 1:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 8h50 | 10:20 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1143+ LH4216 | 2:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 3h50 | 5:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1143 · LH120+ LH5351 | 2:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h45 | 9:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1143 · LH118 · LH2030 | 2:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 6h35 | 8:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1143 · LH116 · LH2030 | 2:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 6h35 | 8:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1143 · LH116+ LH5351 | 2:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h45 | 9:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1143 · LH118+ LH5351 | 2:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h45 | 9:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 6058 | 3:25 PM Santander Airport | 1h50 | 5:15 PM Brussels South Charleroi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EW9519 | 3:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1h55 | 5:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX7154 · UX1171 | 4:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 16h55 | 9:45 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7154 · UX1173 | 4:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 24h50 | 5:40 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3712 | 4:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1h50 | 6:40 PM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY1470 | 5:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 1h50 | 6:55 PM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1526+ 9398 | 5:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 5h15 | 10:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
LH1829+ LH5584 | 6:40 PM Bilbao Airport | 4h30 | 11:10 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1437 · VY1896 | 7:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 13h40 | 9:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1437 · VY8980 | 7:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 13h55 | 9:45 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4424+ LX8227 | 8:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 12h15 | 9:10 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1016+ LX8227 | 8:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 12h10 | 9:05 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4428+ LX8227 | 8:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 24h40 | 9:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX8227+ LX4458 | 8:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 13h00 | 9:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7160 · UX1173 | 9:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 20h35 | 5:40 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7160 · UX1171 | 9:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 12h40 | 9:45 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1435 · VY1894 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 15h35 | 2:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1435 · VY8980 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 10h55 | 9:45 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1435 · VY1896 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 10h40 | 9:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Antwerp’s flagship museum on the river, covering the city’s history, trade, migration and global connections. The rooftop panorama is especially popular.
The restored home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens, offering insight into the life and work of Antwerp’s most famous Baroque painter.
Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, modern art and a landmark renovation that made it one of Belgium’s top cultural attractions.
Antwerp’s historic main square, framed by guild houses, the city hall and the Brabo Fountain. A classic first stop in the old center.
Revived docklands neighborhood around MAS, packed with waterside views, modern architecture and some of Antwerp’s most shared photo spots.
Antwerp’s grand central shopping boulevard, known for impressive architecture and heavy foot traffic between major city sights.
Mussels steamed with white wine, celery, onion, or cream, traditionally served with Belgian fries. A classic meal in Antwerp and across Flanders.
Flemish beef stew slowly braised in dark Belgian beer, often slightly sweet-sour and served with fries. A beloved comfort dish in Antwerp.
A creamy chicken and mushroom ragout served in a puff pastry case, often with fries. A traditional Belgian brasserie favorite.
Renowned fine-dining restaurant in a former chapel, celebrated for creative contemporary cuisine and an exceptional destination atmosphere.
Historic Antwerp brewery and visitor venue best known for Bolleke De Koninck, with beer-focused dining and a lively atmosphere.
Famous cathedral-side brasserie filled with religious statues, serving Belgian classics and beers in a unique historic setting.
Moderate by Western Europe standards: museums and transit are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Antwerp International Airport, Antwerp -> Antwerpen-Centraal, Antwerp
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Antwerp 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 Antwerp, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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