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2 airlines operate flights between Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport and Bilbao. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Brussels Airlines
• Vueling

Flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Bilbao usually depart from Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

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

• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Bilbao.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $219 round-trip, compared to $246 via a layover through Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$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 Brussels Airlines and Vueling. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Bilbao most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 6% 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 20% on the Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Bilbao route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $212 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $262, a difference of $50. 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 Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Bilbao route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Bilbao flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Bilbao:

• Earliest: departs at 9:20 am and lands at 11:16 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 10:06 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 38% above the route average of $224. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Bilbao takes 1h 56m, covering 629 miles.

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 Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $95, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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 Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 58m, compared with 5h 16m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 5h 56m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Bilbao Airport (BIO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Record go
· Goldcar Rental SP
· CLICK RENT
· Rentbycar
· Centauro

Round-trip flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Bilbao range from $171 to $300, with an average of $224 over the past 12 months. Anything below $171 counts as a good deal.