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Cheap flights from Bilbao to Frankfurt

Multiple carriers connect Bilbao with Frankfurt daily, offering both direct routes and connections through various hubs. You can choose between quick nonstop journeys or longer itineraries that stop in cities like Lisbon, Madrid or Amsterdam depending on your schedule and budget preferences. The route serves business travellers heading into Europe's financial centre as well as tourists exploring Germany's western regions.

Cheapest monthApril
Airlines10
Direct flightsdirect
Distance1,161 km
Direct flight time *1 h 52 min
Updated 31 Oct 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
Air EuropaAir EuropaUXwith a stop★★★★★ 3.811 Dec 2026from $91Search 11 Dec 2026
VoloteaVoloteaV7with a stop—7 Apr 2027from $91Search 7 Apr 2027
Vueling AirlinesVueling AirlinesVYwith a stop★★★★★ 3.516 May 2027from $135Search 16 May 2027
LufthansaLufthansaLHdirect★★★★★ 4.416 Nov 2026from $184Search 16 Nov 2026
Lufthansa City AirlinesLufthansa City AirlinesVLdirect—24 May 2027from $188Search 24 May 2027
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLwith a stop★★★★★ 4.311 Dec 2026from $206Search 11 Dec 2026
Air NostrumAir NostrumYWwith a stop—11 Dec 2026from $214Search 11 Dec 2026
Aegean AirlinesAegean AirlinesA3with a stop★★★★★ 4.420 Nov 2026from $220Search 20 Nov 2026
PegasusPegasusPCwith a stop★★★★★ 3.717 Nov 2026from $308Search 17 Nov 2026
IberiaIberiaIBwith a stop—5 Nov 2026from $316Search 5 Nov 2026

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 31 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: April — from $90.

MonthPrice fromDate
October 2026from $37831 Oct 2026
November 2026from $13017 Nov 2026
December 2026from $9111 Dec 2026
January 2027from $2163 Jan 2027
February 2027from $9219 Feb 2027
March 2027from $15315 Mar 2027
April 2027from $9021 Apr 2027
May 2027from $11824 May 2027
June 2027from $11324 Jun 2027
July 2027from $19126 Jul 2027
August 2027from $17916 Aug 2027
September 2027from $14719 Sept 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
BilbaoBilbao BIO0 km
FrankfurtFrankfurt International FRA13 km
FrankfurtHahn Airport HHN103 km

Route on the map

BilbaoFrankfurt1,161 km
Bilbao – Frankfurt: 1,161 km in a straight line; Germany is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

Travel around early summer tends to be quieter than the peak holiday weeks, making it easier to find reasonable fares without crowds. June stands out as the most affordable month to fly this particular connection when you compare prices across different booking dates. Weekday departures generally cost less than weekend flights, and booking several weeks ahead usually secures better rates than last-minute purchases. School holidays in various countries create price spikes that disappear outside those periods.

Airlines and what to expect

Full-service carriers like Lufthansa, Iberia and TAP Portugal typically include checked baggage and meals in their base fare while offering connections through their respective hubs. Low-cost options such as Eurowings and Portug focus on point-to-point travel with additional fees for extras beyond carry-on luggage. Smaller regional operators including KLM Cityhopper, Aegean Airlines and HOP! provide supplementary services often feeding into larger network airlines. Scandinavian Airlines offers alternative routing through Nordic capitals when other connections don't suit your timetable.

Arriving — Frankfurt

Plan your ground transport before landing since Frankfurt International sits well connected to the city centre while Hahn Airport requires longer travel times from Munich region. Both airports offer train links, bus services and taxi options to reach downtown destinations once you clear customs and collect baggage. Frankfurt International provides easier access with frequent regional trains running every few minutes during peak hours. Budget additional time if arriving at Hahn especially when dealing with luggage or connecting to public transit.

Before you go: Germany

Currency
EUR (€)
Power sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Language
German
Emergency number
112, 110
Driving side
right
Calling code
+49
Internet domain
.de
EU / Schengen
EU member, Schengen area
Population of Frankfurt
761 k (2025)
Time zone
UTC+01 (Europe/Berlin)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Check whether your ticket includes separate flight segments requiring rebooking if one leg gets delayed
  • Review baggage allowances carefully since low-cost carriers charge extra for checked items beyond carry-on limits
  • Verify document requirements for entering Germany including passport validity and any visa obligations
  • Consider whether arriving at Frankfurt International or Hahn Airport better matches your final destination in the region
  • Compare prices across different months since June offers notably lower fares than surrounding periods

Frequently asked questions

Bilbao – Frankfurt: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for April 2027 — $90. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Bilbao – Frankfurt: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Air Europa, Volotea, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air Nostrum, Aegean Airlines, Pegasus, Iberia.

Bilbao – Frankfurt: are there direct flights?

Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Frankfurt?

The distance is about 1,161 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 1 h 52 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.

Which airports serve Bilbao – Frankfurt?

Bilbao: Bilbao (BIO). Frankfurt: Frankfurt International (FRA), Hahn Airport (HHN).

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Frankfurt?

Frankfurt is in the same time zone as Bilbao.

Bilbao — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
WarsawWizz Airdirect7 Nov 2026from $69
ViennaVueling Airlineswith a stop4 Feb 2027from $98
KrakowWizz Airdirect21 Nov 2026from $117

Frankfurt — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
AntalyaPegasuswith a stop24 Dec 2026from $40
BucharestWizz Air Maltadirect24 Nov 2026from $42
KrakowLOT Polish Airlineswith a stop4 Dec 2026from $124
BudapestAir Serbiawith a stop4 Jun 2027from $144
WarsawLOT Polish Airlinesdirect15 Nov 2026from $166

Frankfurt: flights to the city

Nearby alternatives

Airports within reach of Bilbao / Frankfurt that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper

RouteDistanceFlightDatePrice from
San Sebastian → Frankfurt76 km from Bilbaowith a stop20 Dec 2026from $320

More destinations in Germany: flights

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