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Overview: Bilbao to London flight

Spain

United Kingdom

Flights from Bilbao to London depart on average 76 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

584 miles (941 km)

Average flight duration

3h 28m

Cheapest ticket price

$34 (€28)

Flights per day

Direct flights

Airlines

Fastest flight

1h 50m

Cheapest month to travel

April

First flight

06:00

Last flight

23:00

Price information

The cheapest and fastest flights from Bilbao to London

Showing times and prices for May 20

Cheapest price

$50

Average price

$324

Fastest journey

1 h 50 m

Average duration

1 h 52 m

Flights per day

Distance

941 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bilbao to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bilbao to London will cost around $324 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.

Fast flights

Of the 66 flights that leave Bilbao for London onTue, May 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, May 20 the direct flights cover the 941 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .

On Tue, May 20 the longest flights will take 1 h 55 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.

VY6633

07:40AM2h05

Bilbao Airport (BIO)

08:45AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)

$501One-way

0 transfers

VY6308

02:40PM1h55

Bilbao Airport (BIO)

03:35PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)

$821One-way

0 transfers

VY7292

06:10PM1h50

Bilbao Airport (BIO)

07:00PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)

$901One-way

0 transfers

BA8142

01:55PM1h50

Bilbao Airport (BIO)

02:45PMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)

$931One-way

0 transfers

BA8095

07:40AM2h05

Bilbao Airport (BIO)

08:45AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)

$971One-way

0 transfers

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 28m.

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Most popular Flight	Bus
€99 Average price Cheapest	€101 Average price
6h 28m Average duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	1d 26h 18m Average duration 1d 25h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Live departures

Bilbao to London flight times

Showing flights for today, Monday, May 19

Last updated at 2:27 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
ux7154 · ux1015	2:50 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	24h35	3:25 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
ux7154 · ux1013	2:50 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	17h10	8:00 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
SN3712 · SN2103	2:55 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	5h40	8:35 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
SN3712 · SN2105	2:55 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	5h00	7:55 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
KL1526 · KL1001	3:15 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	15h25	6:40 AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
KL1526 · KL1017	3:15 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	4h40	7:55 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
IB5321 · IB5583	3:20 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	5h35	8:55 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
VY1435 · VY6629	3:20 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	5h35	8:55 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
IB436+BA463	3:35 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	4h40	8:15 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
VY7292	4:10 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	1h50	6:00 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0 transfersDirect
BA8112	4:10 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	1h50	6:00 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0 transfersDirect
LH1829 · LH2472	4:35 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	16h20	8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
LH1829 · LH2470	4:35 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	14h40	7:15 AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
LX8227+LX316	5:05 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	13h50	6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
LX8227+LX460	5:05 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	14h45	7:50 AM London City Airport (LCY)	1 transfer
LH1145 · LH924	5:10 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	13h30	6:40 AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
ux7160 · ux1013	7:05 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	12h55	8:00 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
ux7160 · ux1015	7:05 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	20h20	3:25 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
Tuesday, May 20
LH1147 · LH906	4:45 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	6h55	11:40 AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
LH1147 · LH904	4:45 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	4h55	9:40 AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
KL1522 · KL1013	4:50 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	11h45	4:35 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
KL1522 · KL1011	4:50 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	10h25	3:15 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
KL1522+KL1017	4:50 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	15h05	7:55 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
KL1522+KL1005	4:50 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	4h55	9:45 AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
KL1522 · KL1009	4:50 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	8h00	12:50 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
VY1423 · VY7832	5:00 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	6h15	11:15 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
IB5313 · IB5614	5:00 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	6h15	11:15 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
VY1423 · VY6009	5:00 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	6h50	11:50 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
AF1780+AF1377	5:10 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	7h35	12:45 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
AF1380+AF1377	5:10 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	15h15	8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
AF1280+AF1377	5:10 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	10h25	3:35 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
AF1580+AF1377	5:10 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	4h20	9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
AF1180+AF1377	5:10 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	12h25	5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
VY6633	5:40 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	2h05	7:45 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0 transfersDirect
BA8095	5:40 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	2h05	7:45 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0 transfersDirect
ux7156 · ux1013	6:20 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	25h40	8:00 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
ux7156 · ux1015	6:20 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	9h05	3:25 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
IB5311 · IB5608	6:55 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	5h55	12:50 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
VY1421 · VY6009	6:55 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	4h55	11:50 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
VY1421 · VY7826	6:55 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	5h55	12:50 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
IB5311 · IB5505	6:55 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	4h55	11:50 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
IB430+BA459	7:15 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	5h10	12:25 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
AF1180+AF1477	9:05 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	8h30	5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
AF1680+AF1477	9:05 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	21h55	7:00 AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
AF1280+AF1477	9:05 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	6h30	3:35 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
AF1380+AF1477	9:05 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	11h20	8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
LH1825+LH2478	9:50 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	6h15	4:05 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
LH1825+LH111 · LH916	9:50 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	6h50	4:40 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	2 transfers
LX3801+LX1105+LX326	9:50 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	7h00	4:50 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	2 transfers
LH1825+LH2486	9:50 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	7h35	5:25 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
KL1524+KL1017	10:00 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	9h55	7:55 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
KL1524 · KL1011	10:00 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	5h15	3:15 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
KL1524 · KL1013	10:00 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	6h35	4:35 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
ux7158 · ux1013	10:45 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	21h15	8:00 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
VY1425 · VY7820	11:15 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	5h35	4:50 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
BA8142	11:55 AM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	1h50	1:45 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	0 transfersDirect
LH1143+LH5658	12:10 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	5h25	5:35 PM London City Airport (LCY)	1 transfer
LH1143 · LH918	12:10 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	5h30	5:40 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
VY1429 · VY7820	12:25 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	4h25	4:50 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
VY6308	12:40 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	1h55	2:35 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0 transfersDirect
BA8092	12:40 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	1h55	2:35 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0 transfersDirect
LH1827 · LH2482	1:30 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	6h15	7:45 PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 transfer
VY1431 · VY7828	1:45 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	6h15	8:00 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
IB5319 · IB5610	1:45 PM Bilbao Airport (BIO)	6h15	8:00 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Bilbao to London?

The best time to book your flight from Bilbao to London is 49 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Bilbao to London route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Bilbao to London per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from Bilbao to London.

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Buses

from $85

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Airlines: Vueling Airlines, easyJet and Iberia flights from Bilbao to London

Vueling Airlines, easyJet and Iberia flights will get you from Bilbao to London from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best flight times and tickets for your trip.

Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next flight between Bilbao and London.

Vueling Airlines from Bilbao to London flight information:

Average Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $12

EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

Bilbao to London flight information with easyJet:

Average Duration: 1 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $65

Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next flight from Bilbao to London including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

Bilbao to London flight information with Iberia:

Average Duration: 6 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $196

British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia.

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a plane and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct flights to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair plane ticket between Bilbao and London includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

FAQs: Bilbao to London Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Bilbao to London hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to London.

Cheap plane tickets from Bilbao to London can start from as little as $16 (€13) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Bilbao to London is $131 (€110); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Bilbao to London flight time is 1 h 50 min covering the 583 mile (940 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from Bilbao to London leaves at 6: 00AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Bilbao to London leaves at 11: 00PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Bilbao to London without having to change trains with Vueling Airlines or easyJet. There are 7 direct flights from Bilbao to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a flight from Bilbao to London, you can count on Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Air Europa or Edelweiss Air for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service from Bilbao to London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.

Flights from Bilbao to London generally leave from Bilbao Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.

Bilbao Airport is 13.2 km away from Bilbao city centre and London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km from London city centre.

The cheapest month for a flight from Bilbao to London is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bilbao and London including taking a train, bus or flight.

London is outside the Schengen Area. Travelers departing from Bilbao will need a valid passport and may require a visa depending on their nationality. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

There is a time difference of 1 h between Bilbao and London all year round.

The best events to attend in London include:

Notting Hill Carnival, a colorful celebration of Caribbean culture with parades and music
London Fashion Week, a showcase of the latest trends from top designers
The Thames Festival, a riverside festival featuring arts, music, and food
New Year's Eve Fireworks, a spectacular fireworks display over the River Thames to ring in the new year.

The best holidays to experience in London include:

Easter, mild spring weather and blooming flowers
May Bank Holiday, pleasant temperatures and outdoor activities
August Bank Holiday, summer festivities and events
Christmas, festive decorations and holiday markets.

The best seasons to visit London are Spring or Summer. The best weather to explore London is during May-June or September-October.

For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

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The major airport for departures in Bilbao is Bilbao Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bilbao Airport for your trip from Bilbao to London.

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