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Flights from Lyon to Bilbao

Nonstop flights from Lyon (LYS) to Bilbao (BIO) take about 1h 22m (689 km). Vueling flies it. Lowest fare seen: $71 one-way, 1 stop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Bilbao

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Airport transfer

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Before you flyPriority Pass options at Lyon →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Bilbao →28 drop-off points, from €1.90

Things to book in Bilbao

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San Mamés Stadium (1913)from €16.50
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Airlines flying Lyon to Bilbao

Carriers on LYS–BIO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Lyon to Bilbao fares by month

With stops: Dec 2026, from $71. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$106 · 1 stop26 Oct 2026
Dec 2026—$71 · 1 stop11 Dec 2026
Mar 2027—$74 · 1 stop15 Mar 2027 · Vueling

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $71 for December 2026, $74 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Lyon to Bilbao, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Lyon to Bilbao flights

How long is the flight from Lyon to Bilbao?
A nonstop flight from Lyon (LYS) to Bilbao (BIO) takes about 1h 22m, covering 689 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Lyon from Bilbao by air?
The great-circle distance between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport and Bilbao Airport is 689 km (428 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Lyon to Bilbao?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LYS–BIO route include Vueling. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Lyon to Bilbao cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LYS–BIO was $71 USD with Volotea (1 stop), departing 11 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Bilbao?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $71 one-way, against $106 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from France to Bilbao?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Bilbao visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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