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Cheapest price
$198
Average price
$313
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 10 m
Flights per day
39
Distance
1457 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Leipzig to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Bilbao will cost around $313 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $198.
It's difficult to get from Leipzig to Bilbao without transferring at least once.
ICE 2588 · 21921+
VY1420 · VY1887
ICE 2590 · 21905+
VY1887 · VY1420
ICE 508 · 21897+
VY1887 · VY1420
ICE 1206 · 18520+
VY1887 · VY1420
ICE 2588 · 21921+
VY1887 · VY1422
LH159 · LH1100
LH159 · LH1142
LH108 · LH1828+
LH153
LH106 · LH1828+
LH153
ICE 2570 · 21841+
KL1776 · KL1525Flights from Leipzig to Bilbao depart on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $165 (€134) but you can travel from only $62 (€50) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest flight covers the 905 miles (1457 km) distance in 3h 55m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 905 miles (1457 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $165 (€134) |
Flights per day 10 |
Fastest flight 3h 55m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 63 days |
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Bilbao flights for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH159 · LH1142 | 6:10 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 7h10 | 1:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH159 · LH1100 | 6:10 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 4h15 | 10:25 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH159 · LH96 · LH1828 | 6:10 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 11h45 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 606 · 21833+ KL1776 · KL1525 | 6:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h18 | 4:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 606 · 21833+ KL1780 · KL1529 | 6:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 16h33 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 606 · 21833+ KL1778 · KL1529 | 6:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 16h33 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+ KL1778 | 6:22 AM Leipzig Hbf | 16h23 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 4 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+ KL1780 | 6:22 AM Leipzig Hbf | 16h23 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 4 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+ KL1776 | 6:22 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h08 | 4:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 4 transfers | |
ICE 2570 · 21841+ KL1778 · KL1529 | 7:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 15h29 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2570 · 21841+ KL1776 · KL1525 | 7:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h14 | 4:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2570 · 21841+ KL1780 · KL1529 | 7:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 15h29 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 604 · 21849+ KL1778 · KL1529 | 8:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 14h33 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 604 · 21849+ KL1780 · KL1529 | 8:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 14h33 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 604 · 21849+ VY1883 · VY1436 | 8:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 14h43 | 10:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2596 · 21857+ KL1778 · KL1529 | 9:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h29 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2596 · 21857+ KL1780 · KL1529 | 9:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h29 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2596 · 21857+ LH1830+ LH4067 | 9:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 14h09 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
LH153+ LH108 · LH1828 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 7h35 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH153+ LH106 · LH1828 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 7h35 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS284 · OS439 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 23h20 | 9:40 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH153+ LH1146 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 12h05 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 600 · 21881+ VY1887 · VY1420 | 12:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 20h03 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 600 · 21881+ KL1780 · KL1529 | 12:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 10h33 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 600 · 21881+ VY1887 · VY1422 | 12:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 22h43 | 10:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2592 · 21889+ LH1947 · LH1830 | 1:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 10h09 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2592 · 21889+ VY1887 · VY1422 | 1:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 21h39 | 10:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2592 · 21889+ VY1887 · VY1420 | 1:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 18h59 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 508 · 21897+ KL1782 · KL1523 | 2:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 21h03 | 11:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 508 · 21897+ VY1887 · VY1422 | 2:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 20h43 | 10:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 508 · 21897+ VY1887 · VY1420 | 2:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 18h03 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1206 · 18520+ VY1887 · VY1422 | 2:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 20h04 | 10:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1206 · 18520+ SK1680 · SK1909 | 2:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 27h54 | 6:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1206 · 18520+ VY1887 · VY1420 | 2:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 17h24 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2590 · 21905+ VY1887 · VY1422 | 3:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 19h39 | 10:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2590 · 21905+ VY1887 · VY1420 | 3:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 16h59 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2590 · 21905+ SK1680 · SK1909 | 3:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 27h29 | 6:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2588 · 21921+ VY1887 · VY1422 | 5:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 17h39 | 10:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2588 · 21921+ VY1887 · VY1420 | 5:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 14h59 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 3 transfers | |
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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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Most Leipzig to Bilbao flights use the Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bilbao Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Bilbao airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Leipzig/Halle Airport is 2 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig/Halle 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 all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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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