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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
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Flights from Faro to Bilbao depart on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $103 (€103) but you can travel from only $33 (€33) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 00:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 505 miles (814 km) distance in 4h 20m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 505 miles (814 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€103) |
Flights per day 4 |
Fastest flight 4h 20m |
First flight 12:30 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$213
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Flights per day
54
Distance
814 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Faro to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Faro to Bilbao will cost around $213 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Faro to Bilbao without transferring at least once.
FR 5451+
VY2703
FR 5487+
VY2703
Normal+
UX1160 · UX7161
Normal+
UX1160 · UX7161
Normal+
VY2701
TP1902 · TP1064
FR 5487+
VY2703
LH1499 · LH1146
SN3802 · SN3715
LH1787 · LH1830Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Faro to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $103.
Distance: 505 miles (814 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$177 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 25m Average total duration 15h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m 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 Faro to Bilbao:
A bus is $117 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Bilbao costing on average $177 (€177).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Faro to Bilbao flights for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 5487+ VY8481 · VY1420 | 2:05 PM Faro Airport | 17h10 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 5487+ VY8481 · VY1422 | 2:05 PM Faro Airport | 18h50 | 9:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1499 · LH1146 | 3:20 PM Faro Airport | 6h50 | 11:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1787+ LH1824 | 3:55 PM Faro Airport | 18h10 | 11:05 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1787 · LH1830 | 3:55 PM Faro Airport | 6h30 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1787 · LH1828 | 3:55 PM Faro Airport | 25h00 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1906 · TP1064 | 6:20 PM Faro Airport | 22h15 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1068+ LX3822+ LX8269 | 7:00 PM Faro Airport | 17h00 | 1:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX3612 · LX3822+ LX8269 | 7:00 PM Faro Airport | 17h00 | 1:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, July 25 | |||||
Normal+ TP1064 | 1:30 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 15h05 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ TP1064 | 1:30 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 15h05 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ TP1064 | 1:30 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 15h05 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ TP1064 | 1:45 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 14h50 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ TP1064 | 1:45 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 14h50 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ TP1064 | 1:45 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 14h50 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1908 · TP1064 | 6:05 AM Faro Airport | 10h30 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6973 · LH6965+ LH4242 | 6:05 AM Faro Airport | 9h55 | 5:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH6973 · LH6993+ LH1830 | 6:05 AM Faro Airport | 16h20 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH6973 · LH6965+ LH1146 | 6:05 AM Faro Airport | 15h45 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH6973+ LH1779 · LH1830 | 6:05 AM Faro Airport | 16h20 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH6973 · LH6967+ LH1830 | 6:05 AM Faro Airport | 16h20 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH6973 · LH6993+ LH1828 | 6:05 AM Faro Airport | 10h50 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH6973+ LH1167 · LH1146 | 6:05 AM Faro Airport | 15h45 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH6973 · LH6953+ LH1146 | 6:05 AM Faro Airport | 15h45 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 8274+ IB1152 · IB439 | 8:00 AM Faro Airport | 11h50 | 8:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 8274+ VY8483 · VY1436 | 8:00 AM Faro Airport | 13h50 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 8274+ VY8479 · VY1436 | 8:00 AM Faro Airport | 13h50 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ UX1160 · UX7161 | 9:30 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 21h05 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ VY2701 | 9:30 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 11h20 | 9:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ VY2701 | 9:30 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 11h20 | 9:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ UX1160 · UX7161 | 9:45 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 20h50 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ VY2701 | 9:45 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 11h05 | 9:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ VY2701 | 9:45 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 11h05 | 9:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6937 · LH6967+ LH1830 | 11:15 AM Faro Airport | 11h10 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH6937+ LH1779 · LH1830 | 11:15 AM Faro Airport | 11h10 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH6937 · LH6953+ LH1146 | 11:15 AM Faro Airport | 10h35 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
TP1902 · TP1064 | 11:15 AM Faro Airport | 5h20 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal+ VY8463 · VY1420 | 11:45 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 19h30 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ UX1160 · UX7161 | 11:45 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 18h50 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ UX1160 · UX7157 | 11:45 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 23h10 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ VY2701 | 12:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h50 | 9:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ VY8465 · VY1420 | 12:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 19h15 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ UX1160 · UX7161 | 12:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 18h35 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
SN3802 · SN3715 | 12:10 PM Faro Airport | 6h50 | 8:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ VY8463 · VY1420 | 12:45 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 18h30 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ VY8463 · VY1424 | 12:45 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 22h40 | 12:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ VY8463 · VY1420 | 12:45 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 18h30 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ VY8463 · VY1420 | 1:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 18h15 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 5451+ VY2703 | 1:00 PM Faro Airport | 9h00 | 11:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 5451+ VY8479 · VY1436 | 1:00 PM Faro Airport | 8h50 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1497 · LH122 · LH1830 | 1:20 PM Faro Airport | 9h05 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1497 · LH1146 | 1:20 PM Faro Airport | 8h30 | 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad museum is Bilbao’s global icon, celebrated for major contemporary art shows and bold architecture.
Fine arts museum with outstanding Basque, Spanish, and European works spanning from the Middle Ages to today.
Museum devoted to Basque archaeology, ethnography, and local history inside a restored Jesuit college in the Old Town.
Bilbao’s medieval old quarter, packed with historic streets, shops, churches, and lively plazas ideal for walking.
Riverside promenade around the Guggenheim, excellent for architecture views, public art, and easy city-center walks.
Panoramic hilltop viewpoint reached by funicular, popular for sweeping views over Bilbao and access to green walking areas.
Salt cod cooked slowly in olive oil, garlic and chilli until the sauce emulsifies. A Basque classic closely linked to Bilbao's traditional seafood cooking.
Salt cod baked with a sauce of peppers, tomato, onion and garlic. A hallmark Biscayan dish that reflects Bilbao's historic cod trade.
Veal shanks braised in red wine and vegetables until tender. This rich stew is a beloved specialty from the Basque Country and northern Spain.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Martín Berasategui with creative tasting menus and refined service inside the Guggenheim Museum.
Elegant Michelin-starred venue serving modern Basque cuisine with strong seasonal products. Ideal for a high-end local dining experience.
Traditional restaurant known for Basque seafood and meat dishes in a polished setting near the river. Well regarded for classic local cooking.
Moderate for Spain: hotels and dining cost more than smaller cities, but pintxos, public transit, and coffee remain fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafes and taxis, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Faro to Bilbao 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 Bilbao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Faro to Bilbao flights use the Faro Airport to Bilbao Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Faro and Bilbao airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Faro Airport is 3 km from Faro city centre. Public transport options include:
Faro Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, 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 Faro Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Faro Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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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