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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bilbao to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 7:56 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 12:11 am.

The flight takes about 1h 11m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bilbao to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Bilbao to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 1h 11m, covering 290 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Bilbao to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from $75 to $157, with an average of $109 over the past 12 months. Anything below $75 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the $109 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $108 round-trip, compared to $157 via a layover through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Vueling is the only airline operating Bilbao to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$100 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 Vueling and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bilbao to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Bilbao and Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around $76 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 10m. Recent train fares are around $73, with a trip time of about 9h 42m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 4% lower. However, taking the train takes about 8+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Bilbao to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $38, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• NIZACARS
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Ok Mobility

Flights from Bilbao to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from Bilbao (BIO) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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 Bilbao to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 33m.

One-stop flights from Bilbao to Barcelona-El Prat Airport most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Bilbao to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $95 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $131, a difference of $36.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Vueling operates flights between Bilbao and Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 52m, compared with 5h 27m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 40m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Some of the most popular sights in Barcelona-El Prat Airport are La Rambla, Sagrada Familia and Placa de Catalunya. These are among the most viewed places in Barcelona-El Prat Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bilbao to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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