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2 airlines operate flights between Porto and Bilbao. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Vueling
• Volotea

Flights from Porto to Bilbao usually depart from Porto (OPO) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Porto to Bilbao:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $96 round-trip, compared to $130 via a layover through Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$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 Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 90% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 1% 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 50% on the Porto to Bilbao route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $81 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $161, a difference of $80. 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 Porto to Bilbao route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 36 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Porto to Bilbao flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:25 pm and lands at 5:41 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 10:11 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $114. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Porto to Bilbao takes 1h 16m, covering 327 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 Porto to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $58, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

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 Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 42m, compared with 6h 33m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 9h 42m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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

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 Porto to Bilbao range from $81 to $156, with an average of $114 over the past 12 months. Anything below $81 counts as a good deal.