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Flights from Zurich to Bilbao

Nonstop flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Bilbao (BIO) take about 1h 45m (1,006 km). Vueling and Edelweiss Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $165 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Zurich to Bilbao

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

✈ Vueling✈ Edelweiss Airnonstop fare seen

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Zurich to Bilbao fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $165 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $84. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$34725 Oct 2026$161 · 2 stops30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$22122 Nov 2026 · Edelweiss Air$89 · 1 stop22 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$22110 Dec 2026 · Edelweiss Air$84 · 1 stop10 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$1655 Jan 2027$98 · 1 stop5 Jan 2027 · Vueling
Apr 2027$1986 Apr 2027$84 · 1 stop6 Apr 2027 · Vueling

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $89 for November 2026, $84 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Zurich 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 — Zurich to Bilbao flights

How long is the flight from Zurich to Bilbao?
A nonstop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Bilbao (BIO) takes about 1h 45m, covering 1,006 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 Zurich from Bilbao by air?
The great-circle distance between Zürich Airport and Bilbao Airport is 1,006 km (625 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Zurich to Bilbao?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ZRH–BIO route include Vueling and Edelweiss Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Zurich to Bilbao cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ZRH–BIO was $165 USD sold by SWISS (nonstop), departing 5 Jan 2027, 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 Zurich to Bilbao?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $84 one-way, against $161 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Zurich to Bilbao?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $84 with one stop against $165 nonstop, a saving of $81. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Zurich 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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