PEGASUS AIRLINES
PC-1114
14:30
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
4H :00 M
Non Stop
19:30
2026-10-03
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
BIO to IST
Bilbao to Istanbul Flights
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Air Europa
UX-7160
21:05
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
15H :50 M
1 Stop
MAD
· 11h 05m Madrid (MAD), Spain
13:55
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Air Europa
UX-7156
08:20
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
28H :35 M
1 Stop
MAD
· 23h 40m Madrid (MAD), Spain
13:55
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Air Europa
UX-7158
12:45
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
24H :10 M
1 Stop
MAD
· 19h 20m Madrid (MAD), Spain
13:55
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Air Europa
UX-7154
16:50
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
20H :05 M
1 Stop
MAD
· 15h 15m Madrid (MAD), Spain
13:55
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1522
06:45
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
17H :35 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 12h 10m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
01:20
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1524
12:00
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
12H :20 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 6h 55m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
01:20
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1526
17:15
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
7H :05 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 1h 45m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
01:20
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Air France
AF-1377
07:10
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
19H :20 M
1 Stop
CDG
· 14h 00m Paris (CDG), France
03:30
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1522
06:45
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
9H :20 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 3h 50m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
17:05
2026-10-03
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1522
06:45
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
13H :15 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 7h 45m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
21:00
2026-10-03
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1522
06:45
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
8H :35 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 3h 10m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
16:20
2026-10-03
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1524
12:00
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
8H :00 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 2h 30m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
21:00
2026-10-03
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1526
17:15
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
22H :50 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 17h 25m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
17:05
2026-10-04
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1526
17:15
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
26H :45 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 21h 20m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
21:00
2026-10-04
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-3337
08:20
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
16H :00 M
2 Stops
MAD
· 3h 35m Madrid (MAD), Spain
AMS
· 5h 25m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
01:20
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1524
12:00
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
28H :05 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 22h 35m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
17:05
2026-10-04
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1526
17:15
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
28H :40 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 23h 15m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
22:55
2026-10-04
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Lufthansa
LH-1147
06:50
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
13H :35 M
1 Stop
FRA
· 8h 20m Frankfurt (FRA), Germany
21:25
2026-10-03
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Lufthansa
LH-1831
07:15
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
17H :50 M
1 Stop
MUC
· 13h 00m Munich (MUC), Germany
02:05
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-3387
12:45
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
11H :35 M
2 Stops
MAD
· 3h 30m Madrid (MAD), Spain
AMS
· 1h 10m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
01:20
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Air France
AF-1477
10:30
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
16H :00 M
1 Stop
CDG
· 10h 45m Paris (CDG), France
03:30
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
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€23per night+ taxes if applicable
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Turkish Airlines
TK-1316
12:10
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
4H :05 M
Non Stop
17:15
2026-10-03
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-3359
16:50
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
23H :15 M
2 Stops
MAD
· 2h 35m Madrid (MAD), Spain
AMS
· 13h 40m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
17:05
2026-10-04
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Lufthansa
LH-4243
17:50
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
26H :25 M
1 Stop
FRA
· 21h 10m Frankfurt (FRA), Germany
21:15
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1524
12:00
2026-10-03
Bilbao (BIO)Sondica
27H :20 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 21h 55m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
16:20
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare
€149
PEGASUS AIRLINES
14:30
Earliest departure
€172
Klm Royal Dutch
06:45
Shortest duration
€149
PEGASUS AIRLINES
14:30
Route forecast
Weather in Bilbao and Istanbul
Live forecast for both cities, 18 Sep to 21 Sep.
Bilbao
Mon, 21 Sep35°CPartly cloudyLow 14°
- Fri23° / 14°
- Sat27° / 12°
- Sun27° / 14°
Istanbul
Mon, 21 Sep24°CCloudyLow 21°
- Fri24° / 20°
- Sat25° / 21°
- Sun24° / 21°
Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
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How to travel Bilbao to Istanbul
Every option we can actually book for you, compared on price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailability
Non-stop flight Fastest₹16,4964h2 flights today
Connecting flight₹16,918Longer — includes a stop59 options
Air distance is about 2,599 km. 9 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Bilbao to Istanbul
Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.
Klm Royal Dutch Flights
- Fares from
- €172
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 19 — compare timings in the list above
Lufthansa Flights
- Fares from
- €285
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 16 — compare timings in the list above
Air France Flights
- Fares from
- €186
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 13 — compare timings in the list above
Air Europa Flights
- Fares from
- €153
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 4 — compare timings in the list above
Vueling Airlines Flights
- Fares from
- €423
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 3 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
| Fastest flight duration | 4h 0m · PEGASUS AIRLINES |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 06:45 · Klm Royal Dutch |
| Last departure of the day | 21:05 · Air Europa |
| Options in this snapshot | 61 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 2 |
| Airport codes | Bilbao–BIO, Istanbul–IST |
Fares and timings are indicative — the exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.
Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 61 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 2 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 06:45 and the last around 21:05. The fastest flight takes about 4h 0m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from €149, Evening from €153, Morning from €162. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Bilbao to Istanbul flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Bilbao to Istanbul, Saturday shows the lowest fare at €149. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Bilbao from Istanbul by air?
The direct air distance between Bilbao (BIO) and Istanbul (IST) is about 2,599 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from BIO to IST?
Yes. 2 non-stop flights are showing on Bilbao to Istanbul for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Bilbao to Istanbul?
Klm Royal Dutch, Lufthansa, Air France, Air Europa and 1 other are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Bilbao to Istanbul?
The quickest non-stop Bilbao to Istanbul flight currently loaded takes about 4h. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 4h to 4h 5m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Bilbao to Istanbul flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 20 KG, 1 Pieces and 23 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Bilbao to Istanbul flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Bilbao to Istanbul for the dates currently loaded is €149. Fares on the same dates run up to €1,686, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Bilbao to Istanbul flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 06:45 and the last is around 21:05, local time at Bilbao. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Airline seat inventory and fares change continuously. Selecting Book Now runs a live fare verification with the airline so the price you approve is the price you pay - if it has moved, you see the new figure before any payment.
Before you book this route
Check the airport codes BIO–IST, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.
Where these fares come from
The fares, durations, stops and baggage shown here come from real airline search results for this route. They are examples for the dates on this page, not a full timetable and not a locked price — run a search to see what is available for your own dates.
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What to Expect When Booking Your Flight
The BIO to IST cards above show selected flight options. Airline prices and seat availability can move quickly, so the final fare is rechecked in the booking flow.
Approx route distance: 2,598.60 km.
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Lowest Bilbao to Istanbul airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare Today | €149 | 03/10/2026 | PEGASUS AIRLINES | 14:30 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | €146 | 13/10/2026 | PEGASUS AIRLINES | 14:30 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | €141 | 12/12/2026 | PEGASUS AIRLINES | 14:30 |
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Bilbao to Istanbul Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Bilbao and Istanbul is approximately 2,599 KM. The flight duration ranges from 4H :00 M up to 37H :00 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Bilbao to Istanbul Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 61 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Bilbao at 06:45, while the last night flight leaves at 21:05. Flights depart from Sondica and land at Ataturk.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Bilbao to Istanbul |
| Aerial Distance | 2,599 KM |
| Flight Duration | 4H :00 M - 37H :00 M |
| Airport Codes | Bilbao - BIO, Istanbul - IST |
| Total Flights Available | 61 flights (2 direct) |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 06:45 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 21:05 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 19 direct/indirect flights |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 11 direct/indirect flights |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 14 direct/indirect flights |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 16 direct/indirect flights |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 1 direct/indirect flights |
Airport Information & Terminals
BIO: Bilbao airport. Airport access in Bilbao depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.
IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.