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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s premier art museum, housing European masters and major national collections inside the former Royal Palace.
Flights from Bilbao to Bucharest depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $179 (€147) but you can travel from only $124 (€102) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 21:05. The fastest flight covers the 1441 miles (2320 km) distance in 5h 30m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1441 miles (2320 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $179 (€147) |
Flights per day 37 |
Fastest flight 5h 30m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 9:05 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price
$259
Average price
$304
Fastest journey
18 h 45 m
Average duration
18 h 58 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
2320 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bilbao to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Bucharest will cost around $304 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $259.
Of the 2 flights that leave Bilbao for Bucharest onThu, Jul 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct flights cover the 2320 km distance in an average of 18 h 58 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 18 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the longest flights will take 19 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.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $124. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $124, and a train costs an average of $823.
Distance: 1441 miles (2320 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$285 Average price | $199 Average price Cheapest | $866 Average price | $568 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 49h 35m Average total duration 49h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 73h 54m Average total duration 73h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Bucharest:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Bucharest costing on average $285 (€234).
A bus is $667 (€548) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Bucharest costing on average $866 (€711).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 49h 5m.
Train takes on average 73h 24m.
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Bucharest flights for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1825+ LH113 · LH1422 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h35 | 11:30 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1825+ LH1652 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 5h40 | 6:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1524 · KL1377 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 11h55 | 12:55 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1524 · KL1373 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 24h00 | 1:00 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1524+ KL2717 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 10h45 | 11:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1524+ KL2701 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 26h25 | 3:25 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7158 · UX3703 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 27h35 | 5:20 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1508 · KL1373+ KL3387 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 23h15 | 1:00 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1506 · KL1377+ KL3387 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 11h10 | 12:55 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1506 · KL1373+ KL3387 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 23h15 | 1:00 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UX7158+ RO416 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 27h35 | 5:20 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1143 · LH116 · LH1654 | 2:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 10h00 | 1:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1143 · LH1422 | 2:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 8h20 | 11:30 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS7328+ OS214+ OS699 | 2:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 9h00 | 12:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX3823+ LX1075 · LX1886 | 2:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 10h00 | 1:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7328+ OS216+ OS699 | 2:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 9h00 | 12:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX3823 · LX3611+ LX1886 | 2:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 10h00 | 1:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1143 · LH120 · LH1654 | 2:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 10h00 | 1:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1143 · LH118 · LH1654 | 2:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 10h00 | 1:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UX7154 · UX3703 | 4:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 23h30 | 5:20 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1829 · LH1654 | 6:40 PM Bilbao Airport | 5h30 | 1:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7160+ RO416 | 9:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 19h15 | 5:20 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7160 · UX3703 | 9:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 19h15 | 5:20 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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