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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad museum is Bilbao’s global icon, celebrated for major contemporary art shows and bold architecture.
Flights from Milan to Bilbao depart on average 56 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $21 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 617 miles (993 km) distance in 1h 50m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 617 miles (993 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Flights per day 56 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$509
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Flights per day
80
Distance
993 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Milan to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Bilbao will cost around $509 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 80 flights that leave Milan for Bilbao onWed, Aug 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct flights cover the 993 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the longest flights will take 4 h 5 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.
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AF1731 · AF1476
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VY1455
U23731
IB5541 · IB5322
VY6335 · VY1436Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 617 miles (993 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$166 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $435 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 9m Average total duration 21h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 31m 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 Milan to Bilbao:
A bus is $68 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Bilbao costing on average $166.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 39m.
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Bilbao flights for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VY1455 | 8:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 2h05 | 11:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY6337 · VY1420 | 9:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 10h25 | 8:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6337 · VY1422 | 9:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 13h05 | 10:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1682 · KL1525 | 10:10 PM Milan Linate Airport | 18h20 | 4:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1682 · KL1501+ KL3354 | 10:10 PM Milan Linate Airport | 13h45 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1682 · KL1523 | 10:10 PM Milan Linate Airport | 13h05 | 11:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1682 · KL1529 | 10:10 PM Milan Linate Airport | 24h35 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
LH1824+ LH7433 | 6:20 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 4h50 | 11:10 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8281+ LH1824 | 6:20 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 4h50 | 11:10 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1800+ 04267+ LH7433 | 6:20 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 16h42 | 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
AF1733 · AF1376 | 6:25 AM Milan Linate Airport | 15h35 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1142+ LH5639 | 6:30 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h50 | 1:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1612 · KL1503+ KL3375 | 6:40 AM Milan Linate Airport | 9h15 | 3:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1612 · KL1503+ KL3323 | 6:40 AM Milan Linate Airport | 13h35 | 8:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1612 · KL1525 | 6:40 AM Milan Linate Airport | 9h50 | 4:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1612 · KL1529 | 6:40 AM Milan Linate Airport | 16h05 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
04267+ W46311 | 6:40 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 16h22 | 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
AF1131 · AF1476 | 6:45 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 27h05 | 9:50 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1131 · AF1376 | 6:45 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 15h15 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1131 · AF1300+ 04267 | 6:45 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 16h17 | 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
U23731 | 7:10 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 2h00 | 9:10 AM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB668 · IB1099 | 7:50 AM Milan Linate Airport | 4h55 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB668 · IB435 | 7:50 AM Milan Linate Airport | 9h05 | 4:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
04267+ LH4162+ LH9513 | 8:45 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 14h17 | 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
VY6347 · VY1434 | 8:55 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 8h05 | 5:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5889 · IB5320 | 8:55 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 8h05 | 5:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6347 · VY1424 | 8:55 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h55 | 2:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5889 · IB5314 | 8:55 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h55 | 2:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1213 · AF1376 | 9:45 AM Milan Linate Airport | 12h15 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5537 · IB5314 | 9:50 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h00 | 2:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6331 · VY1434 | 9:50 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 7h10 | 5:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5537 · IB5320 | 9:50 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 7h10 | 5:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6331 · VY1424 | 9:50 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h00 | 2:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB672 · IB439 | 10:25 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 10h25 | 8:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB672 · IB435 | 10:25 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h30 | 4:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB672+ 04267 | 10:25 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 12h37 | 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
LX1613+ LX3800+ LX1104 | 10:40 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 7h15 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1614 · KL1525 | 11:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 5h30 | 4:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1614 · KL1505+ KL3323 | 11:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 9h15 | 8:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1614 · KL1529 | 11:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 11h45 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1066 · UX7159 | 11:05 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 9h10 | 8:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1066 · UX7153 | 11:05 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 4h50 | 3:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1066 · UX7161 | 11:05 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 20h30 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1331 · AF1476 | 11:25 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 22h25 | 9:50 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1331 · AF1376 | 11:25 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 10h35 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB664 · IB439 | 11:40 AM Milan Linate Airport | 9h10 | 8:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB664 · IB435 | 11:40 AM Milan Linate Airport | 5h15 | 4:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB664 · IB441 | 11:40 AM Milan Linate Airport | 11h35 | 11:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1413 · AF1376 | 12:20 PM Milan Linate Airport | 9h40 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1828+ LH9449 | 12:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h00 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8275+ LH1828 | 12:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h00 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1616 · KL1529 | 1:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 9h45 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1828+ LH1853 | 1:40 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h15 | 5:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6343 · VY1436 | 1:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 8h30 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5547 · IB5322 | 1:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 8h30 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB674 · IB441 | 2:25 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 8h50 | 11:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB674 · IB439 | 2:25 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h25 | 8:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
W46411 | 2:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h55 | 4:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1013 · AF1376 | 2:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 7h05 | 10:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1013 · AF1476 | 2:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 18h55 | 9:50 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5545 · IB5322 | 3:30 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h55 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6341 · VY1436 | 3:30 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h55 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1455 | 3:30 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 2h00 | 5:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1060 · UX7159 | 3:45 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 4h30 | 8:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1060 · UX7161 | 3:45 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 15h50 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1060 · UX7157 | 3:45 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 20h10 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5539 · IB5322 | 4:45 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h40 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6333 · VY1436 | 4:45 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 5h40 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1618 · KL1509+ KL3330 | 4:50 PM Milan Linate Airport | 14h45 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1618 · KL1529 | 4:50 PM Milan Linate Airport | 5h55 | 10:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1618 · KL1523 | 4:50 PM Milan Linate Airport | 18h25 | 11:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1857 · LH1830 | 5:20 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h05 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT951 · AT886 | 6:05 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 25h30 | 7:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1146+ LH277 | 6:10 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h55 | 11:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1062 · UX7161 | 6:15 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 13h20 | 7:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1062 · UX7153 | 6:15 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 21h40 | 3:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1062 · UX7157 | 6:15 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 17h40 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5541 · IB5322 | 6:20 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 4h05 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6335 · VY1436 | 6:20 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 4h05 | 10:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1830+ LH1855 | 6:25 PM Milan Linate Airport | 5h00 | 11:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1731 · AF1476 | 6:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 15h15 | 9:50 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1313 · AF1476 | 8:45 PM Milan Linate Airport | 13h05 | 9:50 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 Milan to Bilbao flights use the Milan Malpensa Airport to Bilbao Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Bilbao airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Milan Malpensa Airport is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Malpensa 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, near check-inas and gates.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Milan Linate Airport is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Linate 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 Milan Linate Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Linate Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport is 1 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio 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 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio 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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