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Among airlines operating Munich to Bilbao flights:

• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection

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

Only Lufthansa operates flights between Munich and Bilbao.

Flights from Munich to Bilbao usually depart from Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

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

• Lufthansa: 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 Munich to Bilbao.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $243 round-trip via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared to $342 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) - 3% of one-stop connections

Madrid Barajas (MAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Munich to Bilbao route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $330 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $373, a difference of $43. 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 Munich to Bilbao route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 10:58 am
• Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 11:28 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $341. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Munich to Bilbao takes 2h 18m, covering 787 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $272 to $2,044. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Munich to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Lufthansa is the only airline operating Munich to Bilbao flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Milan Malpensa (MXP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 44m, compared with 7h 25m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 8h 12m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

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 Munich to Bilbao range from $281 to $407, with an average of $341 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.