Journey information
Overview: Zurich to Bilbao flight
Distance 624 miles (1005 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€73) |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 55m |
Cheapest month to travel December |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 23:00 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Zurich to Bilbao start from as low as $89 (€73) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $231 (€189) depending on the train type and class.
The cheapest and fastest flights from Zurich to Bilbao
Cheapest price
$255
Average price
$841
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Flights per day
67
Distance
1005 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Bilbao will cost around $841 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $255.
Of the 67 flights that leave Zurich for Bilbao onThu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct flights cover the 1005 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the longest flights will take 4 h 20 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.
EW9761 · EW9518
KL1944 · KL1529
VY6247 · VY1424
KL1920+
KL1529
KL1916+
KL1523
LX8226
WK226
SN2732 · SN3713
VY6247 · VY1424
IB5415 · IB5020Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €50. 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 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, and a train costs an average of €309.
Distance: 624 miles (1005 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
€189 Average price | €121 Average price Cheapest | €309 Average price |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 20m Average total duration 20h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 17m Average total duration 16h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Bilbao flight times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Bilbao flights for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH2371+ LH1830 | 4:10 PM Zurich Airport | 4h45 | 8:55 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1924 · KL1509+ KL3330 | 4:30 PM Zurich Airport | 14h10 | 6:40 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1924+ KL1529 | 4:30 PM Zurich Airport | 5h15 | 9:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948 · KL1529 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h50 | 9:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948+ KL1509+ KL3330 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 13h45 | 6:40 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1948+ KL1509+ KL3354 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h50 | 10:45 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1948 · KL1523 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h25 | 10:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3194+ AF5473+ AF1476 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h35 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1948+ KL1401+ KL2160 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h35 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1948+ KL1403+ KL2160 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h35 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF3194+ AF8373+ AF1476 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h35 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
EN8123+ LH1146 | 5:05 PM Zurich Airport | 5h15 | 10:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5685+ LH1146 | 5:05 PM Zurich Airport | 5h15 | 10:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1672 · UX7153 | 5:30 PM Zurich Airport | 21h30 | 3:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1672 · UX7157 | 5:30 PM Zurich Airport | 17h15 | 10:45 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1672 · UX7161 | 5:30 PM Zurich Airport | 13h10 | 6:40 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5741+ LH1146 | 5:50 PM Zurich Airport | 4h30 | 10:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6249 · VY1422 | 8:35 PM Zurich Airport | 12h50 | 9:25 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6249 · VY1420 | 8:35 PM Zurich Airport | 10h45 | 7:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
KL1942+ KL1525 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h25 | 3:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942 · KL1523 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h15 | 10:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942 · KL1529 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h40 | 9:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3195+ AF1241+ AF1576 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h15 | 4:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1942+ KL2003+ KL2166 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h15 | 4:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF3195+ AF1341+ AF1576 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h15 | 4:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1942+ KL2007+ KL2166 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h15 | 4:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1415 · AF1300+ 04267 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 15h51 | 9:21 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
KL1916+ KL1523 | 5:50 AM Zurich Airport | 4h30 | 10:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1916 · KL1525 | 5:50 AM Zurich Airport | 9h40 | 3:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2026+ 04267 | 5:55 AM Zurich Airport | 15h26 | 9:21 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
LH5737+ LH1142 | 6:05 AM Zurich Airport | 5h00 | 11:05 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5737+ LH1112+ 04267 | 6:05 AM Zurich Airport | 15h16 | 9:21 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
IB634+ 04267 | 6:30 AM Zurich Airport | 14h51 | 9:21 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
IB634 · IB1099 | 6:30 AM Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9761 · EW9518 | 7:40 AM Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 1:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1918 · KL1525 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 7h30 | 3:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1918+ KL1529 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 13h45 | 9:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5415 · IB5020 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 4h20 | 1:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6247 · VY1434 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 11h35 | 8:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6247 · VY1426 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 9h05 | 5:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5415 · IB5026 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 7h20 | 4:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6247 · VY1424 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 4h20 | 1:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5415 · IB5022 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 9h05 | 5:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6247 · VY1430 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 7h20 | 4:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF1376 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h55 | 9:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1576 · AF1193 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h50 | 4:20 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1676 · UX7159 | 10:05 AM Zurich Airport | 9h00 | 7:05 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1676 · UX7153 | 10:05 AM Zurich Airport | 4h55 | 3:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1676 · UX7161 | 10:05 AM Zurich Airport | 20h35 | 6:40 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1944 · KL1529 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h30 | 9:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1944+ KL1525 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h15 | 3:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3186+ AF1641+ AF1376 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h10 | 9:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1944+ KL1411+ KL2170 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h10 | 9:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1944+ KL2009+ KL2170 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h10 | 9:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF3186+ AF1841+ AF1376 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h10 | 9:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF3186+ AF8345+ AF1376 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h10 | 9:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1944+ KL2292+ KL2170 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h10 | 9:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1944+ KL2013+ KL2170 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h10 | 9:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF3186+ AF1651+ AF1376 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h10 | 9:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1944+ KL3580+ KL2170 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h10 | 9:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF3186+ AF1741+ AF1376 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h10 | 9:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1920+ KL1529 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 10h50 | 9:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB628+ 04267 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 10h26 | 9:21 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
KL1920 · KL1525 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 4h35 | 3:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB628 · IB441 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 11h20 | 10:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2732 · SN3713 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 3h50 | 3:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1922 · KL1529 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 8h30 | 9:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1376 · AF1293 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h55 | 9:25 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2016+ KL1529+ KL2046 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h15 | 9:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2022+ KL1529+ KL2046 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h15 | 9:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1476 · AF1293 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 21h00 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6279 · VY1434 | 3:35 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h40 | 8:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Zurich to Bilbao Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

Flights from Zurich to Bilbao generally leave from Zurich Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
Zurich Airport is 12.8 km away from Zurich city centre and Bilbao Airport is 13.2 km from Bilbao city centre.
- Bilbao BBK Live, a music festival featuring international and local artists
- Bilbao Art District, a celebration of art with exhibitions and performances throughout the city
- Semana Grande, a week-long festival with concerts, fireworks, and traditional Basque activities
- Festival Internacional de Cine de Bilbao, an international film festival showcasing diverse films and filmmakers.
- Carnival, lively parades and colorful costumes in February
- Easter, significant religious celebrations and local traditions in March/April
- San Sebastián Day, a celebration of the city's patron saint with various festivities in September
- Christmas Holidays, festive markets and beautiful decorations throughout December.
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.
popular airports
Popular airports from Zurich to Bilbao
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in the departures area, main shops include duty-free and local products.
- Parking available with short-term and long-term options, approximately 1.2€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Lounges available, the VIP Lounge offers refreshments and Wi-Fi.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Bus: A3247
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