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

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 and lands at 14:15
• Latest: departs at 15:10 and lands at 17:20.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

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

A direct flight from Dublin to Bilbao takes 2h 10m, 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.

Return flights from Dublin to Bilbao range from €155 to €342, with an average of €263 over the past 12 months. Anything below €155 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 87% above the €263 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €123 return via London Luton (LTN), compared with €227 for direct.

Aer Lingus is the only airline operating Dublin to Bilbao flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €24–€90 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 and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-way fares from Dublin to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €67, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Dublin to Bilbao route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Dublin to Bilbao. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at €144 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €354, a difference of €210.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Aer Lingus operates flights between Dublin and Bilbao.

Flying via London Gatwick (LGW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 34m, compared to 5h 35m via Valencia (VLC) and 6h 10m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

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

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

Yes, the airport has a selection of gift-friendly shops where you can buy souvenirs and trinkets. The duty-free shop has all the local delicacies you’ll get used to in Bilbao. You can have a look in El Market to find bespoke Basque souvenirs and products, and you can even buy some new designer sunglasses from one of Bilbao Airport's multiple fashion retailers to prepare for the Spanish sun on your trip.

Yes, multiple. Holiday Inn Express Bilbao Airport is 5min from the airport; you can get there on the free airport shuttle which runs every 15min from 05:15-23:30 (you get picked up by departures, on the upper level of the airport). Hotel New Bilbao Airport is also 5min from the airport, and includes a free shuttle, but you need to prebook it in advance before your flight.

If you plan on using public transport, you can catch Bizkaibus line A3247; it leaves four times per hour, and takes 25min to get you to the bus station in the west of the city near the San Mamés metro station. A ticket costs around €3 per person, which you can buy from the driver or from a ticket desk in the terminal. To save money on public transport in Bilbao, you can buy a Barik card; it’s around €3, and you can top it up to travel around the city for cheaper prices.