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Among airlines operating Bilbao to Dublin flights:

• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Aer Lingus operates flights between Bilbao and Dublin.

Flights from Bilbao to Dublin usually depart from Bilbao (BIO) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bilbao to Dublin.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €150 return via London Gatwick (LGW), compared with €199 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €36–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Bilbao to Dublin most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• London Gatwick (LGW) – 8% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Bilbao to Dublin route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €168 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €239, a difference of €71. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bilbao to Dublin route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Bilbao to Dublin flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Dublin City Centre, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, and 3Olympia Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bilbao to Dublin:

• Earliest: departs at 15:55 and lands at 18:03
• Latest: departs at 18:10 and lands at 20:18.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 53% above the route average of €194. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bilbao to Dublin takes 2h 08m, covering 1,853 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Bilbao to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €49, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

Aer Lingus is the only airline operating Bilbao to Dublin flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via London Gatwick (LGW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 58m, compared to 6h 34m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 6h 41m via Zurich (ZRH).

Dublin is 1 hour behind Bilbao (Irish Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Sixt
· Easirent
· Europcar
· Thrifty

Return flights from Bilbao to Dublin range from €155 to €270, with an average of €194 over the past 12 months. Anything below €155 counts as a good deal.