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Flights from Lisbon to Bilbao depart on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $67 (€55) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:25. The fastest flight covers the 451 miles (726 km) distance in 1h 30m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 451 miles (726 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€55) |
Flights per day 28 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$362
Average price
$488
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Flights per day
11
Distance
726 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lisbon to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Bilbao will cost around $488 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $362.
It's difficult to get from Lisbon to Bilbao without transferring at least once.
UX1152 · UX7159
UX1160 · UX7161
UX1160 · UX7157
UX1160 · UX7153
UX1152 · UX7157
UX1152 · UX7157
UX1150 · UX7153
UX1152 · UX7153
UX1150 · UX7159
UX1160 · UX7161Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 451 miles (726 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$200 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 14m Average total duration 27h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Lisbon to Bilbao:
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Bilbao costing on average $148 (€122).
A bus is $148 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Bilbao costing on average $200 (€165).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
Train takes on average 27h 44m.
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Bilbao flights for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1171 · LH1142 | 5:05 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h15 | 1:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1171 · LH102 · LH1828 | 5:05 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 11h50 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX2083+ LX1104+ LX3800 | 5:55 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 11h00 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1781 · LH1828 | 6:15 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 10h40 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB540 · IB435 | 6:35 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 9h20 | 4:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1173 · LH1146 | 6:45 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 14h40 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1173 · LH106 · LH1828 | 6:45 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 10h10 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1173 · LH108 · LH1828 | 6:45 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 10h10 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA509+ BA8115 | 7:10 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 10h25 | 6:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN6402+ SN3711 | 7:10 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h50 | 4:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1152 · UX7157 | 7:40 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 3h15 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1152 · UX7153 | 7:40 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h15 | 3:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1152 · UX7161 | 7:40 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 22h55 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6965+ LH1146 | 8:15 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 13h10 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB530 · IB435 | 8:25 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h30 | 4:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8461 · VY1436 | 9:10 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 12h45 | 10:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8461 · VY1426 | 9:10 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 4h45 | 2:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5629 · IB5692 | 9:10 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 4h45 | 2:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6966+ LH1787 · LH1830 | 9:35 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 12h50 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
UX1150 · UX7153 | 11:35 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 3h20 | 3:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1150 · UX7161 | 11:35 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 19h00 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1150 · UX7157 | 11:35 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 23h20 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB532 · IB435 | 12:30 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 3h25 | 4:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB532 · IB441 | 12:30 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 9h45 | 11:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB532 · IB439 | 12:30 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h20 | 8:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1167 · LH1146 | 12:35 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 8h50 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1167 · LH122 · LH1830 | 12:35 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 9h50 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY8467 · VY1436 | 2:00 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h55 | 10:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1779+ LH1824 | 2:30 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 19h40 | 11:10 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6953+ LH1146 | 2:30 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 6h55 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1779 · LH1830 | 2:30 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h55 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6967+ LH1830 | 3:00 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h25 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6967+ LH1824 | 3:00 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 19h10 | 11:10 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6967+ LH1828 | 3:00 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 25h55 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1064 | 3:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 1h40 | 6:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1156 · UX7161 | 4:05 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 14h30 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1156 · UX7157 | 4:05 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 18h50 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1156 · UX7153 | 4:05 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 22h50 | 3:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2701 | 4:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 1h35 | 6:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1144 · IB441 | 4:45 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 5h30 | 11:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8469 · VY1420 | 5:45 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 13h30 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8469 · VY1436 | 5:45 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 4h10 | 10:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6971+ LH1824 | 7:05 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 15h05 | 11:10 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8465 · VY1420 | 7:10 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 12h05 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8465 · VY1422 | 7:10 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 14h45 | 10:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1160 · UX7161 | 8:05 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 10h30 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1160 · UX7153 | 8:05 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 18h50 | 3:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1160 · UX7157 | 8:05 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 14h50 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8463 · VY1420 | 9:15 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 10h00 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8463 · VY1422 | 9:15 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 12h40 | 10:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
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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 Lisbon to Bilbao flights use the Humberto Delgado Airport to Bilbao Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Bilbao airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Humberto Delgado Airport is 5 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Humberto Delgado 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 both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Humberto Delgado Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Humberto Delgado Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
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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