How to get from Istanbul to Bilbao
A real 2-leg route: flight. Flight time 11h 45m, from €112.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bilbao. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 11h 45m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2627 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €86, on Fri, Aug 21.
This fare comes from a search on August 20, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Londonflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 20m - 2London → Bilbaoflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Bilbao prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Istanbul to Bilbao: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Bilbao works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Bilbao, connecting in London, about 11h 45m. In total it's roughly €112 over 11h 45m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Bilbao
DepartureIstanbul
Change hereLondonWho runs Istanbul to Bilbao
Pegasus AirlinesIstanbul-LondonSee live options and dates →Pegasus AirlinesLondon-BilbaoSee live options and dates →
Air EuropaSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bilbao?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 11h 45m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Bilbao from Istanbul?+−
About 2627 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Bilbao cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €112 to €307. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Bilbao?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 11h 45m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bilbao?+−
About 11h 45m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Bilbao?+−
Istanbul is SAW and Bilbao is BIO, so this route is usually written SAW to BIO.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bilbao?+−
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines.
Can you get from Istanbul to Bilbao without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 57h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bilbao?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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