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Museu Boca del Calvari
Municipal museum in Boca del Calvari showing Benidorm’s transformation from fishing village to tourism city through changing exhibitions.
Flights from Bilbao to Benidorm depart on average 53 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 357 miles (575 km) distance in 1h 5m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 357 miles (575 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Flights per day 53 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$76
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$294
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 12 m
Flights on Sep 18
79
Distance
575 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bilbao to Benidorm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Benidorm will cost around $294 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 79 flights from Bilbao to Benidorm, including 10 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct flights cover the 575 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the longest flights will take 1 h 15 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.
UX7154 · UX4065
V73534
UX7160 · UX4047
VY1450
V73534+
Normal
V73536
VY3972
IB5858
FR 8756
IB2311Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Benidorm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, while a flight costs an average of $377.
Distance: 357 miles (575 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$377 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 46m Average total duration 15h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 Bilbao to Benidorm:
A bus is $280 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Benidorm costing on average $377.
Other travel options to Benidorm take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 16m.
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Benidorm flights for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX7156 · UX4063 | 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 23h50 | 8:10 AM Valencia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7156 · UX4049+ Normal | 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h35 | 6:55 PM Benidorm, Avinguda d'Europa / Calle de Gerona | 2 transfers | |
UX7156 · UX4049+ Normal | 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h25 | 6:45 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
UX7156 · UX4049+ Normal | 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 11h10 | 7:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
UX7156 · UX4047 | 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 23h50 | 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7156 · UX4065 | 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 7h55 | 4:15 PM Valencia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7156 · UX4049 | 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 8h00 | 4:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB430 · IB1011+ Normal | 9:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 6h30 | 3:45 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
IB430 · IB1011 | 9:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 3h50 | 1:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB430 · IB1011+ Normal | 9:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 6h55 | 4:10 PM Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias | 2 transfers | |
IB430 · IB1011+ Normal | 9:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 6h55 | 4:10 PM Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias | 2 transfers | |
VY1427 · VY1302 | 11:05 AM Bilbao Airport | 7h00 | 6:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1427 · VY1304 | 11:05 AM Bilbao Airport | 5h50 | 4:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1427 · VY1302+ Normal | 11:05 AM Bilbao Airport | 9h25 | 8:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
VY1427 · VY1302+ Normal | 11:05 AM Bilbao Airport | 9h25 | 8:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
VY1427 · VY1302+ Normal | 11:05 AM Bilbao Airport | 9h25 | 8:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
V73536 | 11:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 1h10 | 12:25 PM Valencia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX7158 · UX4049+ Normal | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 6h00 | 6:45 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
UX7158 · UX4063 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 19h25 | 8:10 AM Valencia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7158 · UX4047 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 19h25 | 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7158 · UX4049+ Normal | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 6h45 | 7:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
UX7158 · UX4049 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3h35 | 4:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7158 · UX4049+ Normal | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 6h10 | 6:55 PM Benidorm, Avinguda d'Europa / Calle de Gerona | 2 transfers | |
UX7158 · UX4065 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3h30 | 4:15 PM Valencia Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1425 · VY1304 | 1:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 3h35 | 4:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5315 · IB5002 | 1:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 4h45 | 6:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1425 · VY1302 | 1:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 4h45 | 6:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5315 · IB5004 | 1:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 3h35 | 4:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1425 · VY1302+ Normal | 1:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h10 | 8:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
VY1425 · VY1302+ Normal | 1:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h10 | 8:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
VY1425 · VY1302+ Normal | 1:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 7h10 | 8:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
VY1425 · VY1310 | 1:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 9h05 | 10:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1100 · IB1081 | 1:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 3h30 | 5:00 PM Valencia Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5317 · IB5002 | 2:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 3h45 | 6:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1429 · VY1302+ Normal | 2:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 6h10 | 8:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
VY1429 · VY1302+ Normal | 2:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 6h10 | 8:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
VY1429 · VY1302 | 2:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 3h45 | 6:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1429 · VY1302+ Normal | 2:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 6h10 | 8:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
VY1429 · VY1310 | 2:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 8h05 | 10:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY3972 | 3:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 1h10 | 4:40 PM Valencia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB5858 | 3:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 1h10 | 4:40 PM Valencia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY1431 · VY1310 | 3:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 6h55 | 10:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1431 · VY1306 | 3:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 8h20 | 11:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7154 · UX4049 | 4:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 23h30 | 4:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7154 · UX4047 | 4:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 15h20 | 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7154 · UX4063 | 4:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 15h20 | 8:10 AM Valencia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7154 · UX4065 | 4:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 23h25 | 4:15 PM Valencia Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1452+ Normal | 7:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 4h05 | 11:20 PM Benidorm, Avinguda d'Europa / Calle de Gerona | 1 transfer | |
VY1452 | 7:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1h20 | 8:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB5741 | 7:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1h20 | 8:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY1452+ Normal | 7:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 3h55 | 11:10 PM Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias | 1 transfer | |
VY1452+ Normal | 7:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 3h55 | 11:10 PM Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias | 1 transfer | |
IB2315 | 7:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1h15 | 8:50 PM Valencia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY1437 · VY1306 | 7:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 4h00 | 11:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5323 · IB5006 | 7:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 4h00 | 11:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7160 · UX4065 | 9:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 19h10 | 4:15 PM Valencia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7160 · UX4063 | 9:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 11h05 | 8:10 AM Valencia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7160 · UX4049 | 9:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 19h15 | 4:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7160 · UX4047 | 9:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 11h05 | 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
V73534+ Normal | 6:45 AM Bilbao Airport | 3h45 | 10:30 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
V73534 | 6:45 AM Bilbao Airport | 1h20 | 8:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
V73534+ Normal | 6:45 AM Bilbao Airport | 4h00 | 10:45 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
V73534+ Normal | 6:45 AM Bilbao Airport | 4h25 | 11:10 AM Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias | 1 transfer | |
VY1423 · VY1302+ Normal | 7:00 AM Bilbao Airport | 9h45 | 4:45 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
VY1423 · VY1302 | 7:00 AM Bilbao Airport | 7h35 | 2:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1423 · VY1302+ Normal | 7:00 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h15 | 5:15 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
VY1423 · VY1302+ Normal | 7:00 AM Bilbao Airport | 9h55 | 4:55 PM Benidorm, Avinguda d'Europa / Calle de Gerona | 2 transfers | |
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Discover the best of Benidorm — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Benidorm trip today.
Municipal museum in Boca del Calvari showing Benidorm’s transformation from fishing village to tourism city through changing exhibitions.
Open-air site and interpretation area with Iberian and Roman remains on Tossal hill, linking archaeology with sea views.
Museum-style motor collection with classic and unusual vehicles, popular for families and visitors interested in transport history.
Benidorm’s old town quarter of whitewashed streets, tapas-lined lanes, and sea views, ideal for walking and local atmosphere.
Lively beach promenade with shops, palms, and nonstop people-watching, perfect for an easy coastal stroll day or night.
Architectural seafront walk beside Poniente Beach, praised for its colorful design, broad views, and relaxed atmosphere.
Rice cooked with small fish, squid and shellfish in a rich seafood stock. A Costa Blanca classic tied to local fishing traditions.
Thin noodles toasted and cooked like paella, usually with seafood and alioli. Popular across Alicante and common in Benidorm seafront restaurants.
Alicante-style rice baked with chickpeas, pork, blood sausage and potato. A hearty Sunday dish rooted in home cooking around the region.
Fine dining restaurant with a modern tasting menu and polished service. Known for creative Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant setting.
Well-known rice restaurant near the seafront, popular for paella, arroz a banda and other Alicante specialties in a relaxed setting.
Casual long-running venue known for tapas, grilled meats and Spanish favorites. Lively atmosphere and central location in the old town area.
Budget-friendly for a Spanish beach resort: many cheap stays and meals, with low local bus costs. Peak summer and seafront areas cost more.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafes. Taxis are usually rounded up, not heavily tipped.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Benidorm 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 Benidorm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bilbao to Benidorm flights use the Bilbao Airport to Alicante Elche Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Benidorm airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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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