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Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Flights from Bilbao to Amsterdam depart on average 59 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 1168 km distance in 2h 0m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1168 km |
Average flight duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Flights per day 59 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 0m |
First flight 6:30 |
Last flight 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price on 02 Sept
£68
Average ticket price on 02 Sept
£356
Fastest journey on 02 Sept
2 h
Average journey duration on 02 Sept
2 h 33 m
Flights on 02 Sept
86
Distance
1168 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bilbao to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Amsterdam will cost around £356 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £68.
On Wed 02 Sept, we found 86 flights from Bilbao to Amsterdam, including 4 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 1168 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IB442 · IB731
IB430 · IB733
IB442 · IB733
VY8354
IB1100 · IB733
KL1526
KL1522
KL1524
VY8354
AF1377+
AF8382Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £71, while a flight costs an average of £141.
Distance: 1168 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£141 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest | £236 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration 20h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Amsterdam:
A coach is £70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Amsterdam costing on average £141.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Coach takes on average 20h 20m.
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Amsterdam flights for today, Tuesday 1 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1829 · LH2302 | 18:40 Bilbao Airport | 15h50 | 10:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1829 · LH125 · LH988 | 18:40 Bilbao Airport | 15h55 | 10:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH1829+ OS311+ OS190 | 18:40 Bilbao Airport | 14h25 | 9:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
VY1437 · VY8300 | 19:35 Bilbao Airport | 14h05 | 9:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
UX7160 · UX1093 | 21:05 Bilbao Airport | 20h30 | 17:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
UX7160 · UX3765 | 21:05 Bilbao Airport | 18h30 | 15:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
UX7160 · UX1091 | 21:05 Bilbao Airport | 12h35 | 9:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 2 September | |||||
IB442 · IB731 | 6:45 Bilbao Airport | 4h35 | 11:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
IB442 · IB1345 | 6:45 Bilbao Airport | 7h25 | 14:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
IB442 · IB733 | 6:45 Bilbao Airport | 11h50 | 18:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL1522 | 6:45 Bilbao Airport | 2h05 | 8:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1147 · LH992 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 7h00 | 13:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1147 · LH102 · LH2304 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 8h10 | 15:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH1147 · LH102 · LH2306 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 9h30 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
OS7310+ OS206 · OS315 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 10h00 | 16:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
OS7310+ OS204 · OS315 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 10h00 | 16:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
OS7310+ OS208 · OS315 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 10h00 | 16:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
04186+ IB733 | On time 6:53 Bilbao-Abando | 11h42 | 18:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
04186+ IB739 | On time 6:53 Bilbao-Abando | 15h27 | 22:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
04186+ KL1506 | On time 6:53 Bilbao-Abando | 12h57 | 19:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY8354 | 7:00 Bilbao Airport | 2h15 | 9:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1377+ AF5476 | 7:10 Bilbao Airport | 8h35 | 15:45 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1377 · AF1640 | 7:10 Bilbao Airport | 6h00 | 13:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1377 · AF1740 | 7:10 Bilbao Airport | 6h30 | 13:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1377+ AF8318 | 7:10 Bilbao Airport | 12h50 | 20:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1377 · AF1440 | 7:10 Bilbao Airport | 12h05 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1377 · AF1140 | 7:10 Bilbao Airport | 10h30 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1377+ AF8382 | 7:10 Bilbao Airport | 4h20 | 11:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1831 · LH2306 | 7:15 Bilbao Airport | 9h05 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1831 · LH2304 | 7:15 Bilbao Airport | 7h45 | 15:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1423 · VY8302 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 7h55 | 15:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
IB5313 · IB5240 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 10h10 | 17:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
IB5313 · IB5236 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 7h55 | 15:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1423 · VY8306 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 10h10 | 17:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1423 · VY8311 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 14h25 | 22:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
UX7156 · UX3769 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 14h40 | 23:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
UX7156 · UX1093 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 9h15 | 17:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
UX7156 · UX3765 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 7h15 | 15:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL3337+ KL1506 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 11h30 | 19:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL3337+ KL1504 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 7h15 | 15:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL3337+ KL1508 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 14h40 | 23:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
IB5311 · IB5236 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 6h40 | 15:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1421 · VY8306 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 8h55 | 17:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1421 · VY8302 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 6h40 | 15:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
IB5311 · IB5240 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 8h55 | 17:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1421 · VY8311 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 13h10 | 22:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
IB430 · IB733 | 9:15 Bilbao Airport | 9h20 | 18:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
IB430 · IB1345 | 9:15 Bilbao Airport | 4h55 | 14:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1477+ AF5476 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 5h15 | 15:45 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1477+ AF8318 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 9h30 | 20:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1477+ AF8346 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 10h55 | 21:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1477 · AF1140 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 7h10 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1477 · AF1440 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 8h45 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
OS440 · OS315 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 6h20 | 16:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
OS440+ OS317 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 8h45 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1425 · VY8311 | 11:35 Bilbao Airport | 10h30 | 22:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
IB5315 · IB5245 | 11:35 Bilbao Airport | 10h30 | 22:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1425 · VY8306 | 11:35 Bilbao Airport | 6h15 | 17:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
IB5315 · IB5240 | 11:35 Bilbao Airport | 6h15 | 17:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH2310+ LH1825 | 11:55 Bilbao Airport | 10h00 | 21:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH4202+ LH1825 | 11:55 Bilbao Airport | 8h25 | 20:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LX3801+ LX734+ LX1105 | 11:55 Bilbao Airport | 7h20 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
KL1524 | 12:00 Bilbao Airport | 2h05 | 14:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
UX7158 · UX3769 | 12:45 Bilbao Airport | 10h15 | 23:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL3387+ KL1508 | 12:45 Bilbao Airport | 10h15 | 23:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL3387+ KL1506 | 12:45 Bilbao Airport | 7h05 | 19:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
UX7158 · UX1093 | 12:45 Bilbao Airport | 4h50 | 17:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
UX7158 · UX1091 | 12:45 Bilbao Airport | 20h55 | 9:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
IB1100 · IB739 | 13:30 Bilbao Airport | 8h50 | 22:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
IB1100 · IB733 | 13:30 Bilbao Airport | 5h05 | 18:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1143 · LH120 · LH2310 | 14:10 Bilbao Airport | 7h45 | 21:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH1143 · LH116 · LH2310 | 14:10 Bilbao Airport | 7h45 | 21:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH1143 · LH1002 | 14:10 Bilbao Airport | 8h00 | 22:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LX3823 · LX3611+ LX736 | 14:10 Bilbao Airport | 8h05 | 22:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
OS7328+ OS214 · OS319 | 14:10 Bilbao Airport | 8h05 | 22:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
UX7154 · UX3765 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 22h45 | 15:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
UX7154 · UX3769 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 6h10 | 23:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
UX7154 · UX1091 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 16h50 | 9:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL3359+ KL1500 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 15h35 | 8:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL3359+ KL1508 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 6h10 | 23:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL1526 | 17:15 Bilbao Airport | 2h00 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
IB436 · IB739 | 17:35 Bilbao Airport | 4h45 | 22:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH986+ LH4243 | 18:05 Bilbao Airport | 14h55 | 9:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
TK1318 · TK1961 | 18:25 Bilbao Airport | 22h00 | 16:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
TK1318 · TK1957 | 18:25 Bilbao Airport | 18h45 | 13:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
TK1318 · TK1951 | 18:25 Bilbao Airport | 15h25 | 9:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
TK1318 · TK1955 | 18:25 Bilbao Airport | 27h30 | 21:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
TK1318 · TK1949 | 18:25 Bilbao Airport | 27h55 | 22:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
TK1318 · TK1953 | 18:25 Bilbao Airport | 23h00 | 17:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
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World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, showing major paintings, drawings and letters that trace his life and artistic development.
Canal house museum where Anne Frank hid during the war, offering a powerful, carefully presented insight into her story.
Historic canal district ideal for walking, lined with gabled houses, bridges, houseboats and classic waterside city views.
Lively former working-class neighbourhood with independent shops, markets, brown cafés and scenic canals popular with locals.
Large city park with broad lawns, ponds, open-air performances and relaxed paths for walking, cycling and people-watching.
Deep-fried cod or white fish in a light batter, a Dutch seaside classic popular in Amsterdam markets and fish shops.
Raw salted herring, often served with chopped onion and pickles. It is a longstanding Dutch street-food tradition.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and icing sugar. A beloved Dutch treat found in traditional pancake houses.
Traditional tasting room near the centre, ideal for sampling jenever and Dutch liqueurs in a historic wooden interior.
Long-running canal-side restaurant serving refined Dutch and French-influenced cooking in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere.
Popular fish specialist for Dutch seafood classics including herring and kibbeling, with a smart but casual feel.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European city breaks, with high hotel rates and dining costs, though public transport and casual food remain manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares and small café bills.
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Schiphol Airport Station -> Amsterdam Centraal
Flights from the city of Bilbao to the city of Amsterdam are a convenient and quick way to travel the 1168 kilometers between these two European cities. While Bilbao has wonderful architecture and some of the most enchanting buildings, Amsterdam is famed for the great attractions characterized by magnificent canals. There are numerous flights, both direct and connecting that fly between these two cities. Connecting flights can take more than 10 hours depending on the number of stopovers and duration of the stop. Direct Bilbao to Amsterdam flights can take as little as two hours and 10 minutes.
Multiple airlines fly from Bilbao to Amsterdam weekly. Airlines that fly from Bilbao to Amsterdam include British Airways, vueling, Lufthansa, Air France, TAP Portugal and Eurowings. These airlines provide mainly connecting flights. KLM operates direct flights from Bilbao to Amsterdam.
The average distance from Bilbao to Amsterdam is approximately 1168 kilometers. When flying direct the journey is not a long one. A direct flight with KLM will take two hours 10 minutes. The length of connecting flights varies depending on the airline selected and the wait time at transfer destinations. A majority of the flights between Bilbao and Amsterdam include one stopover, with the shortest advertised journey time of four hours 20 minutes from the Lufthansa flight traveling via Frankfurt-Am-Main.
The number of flights from Bilbao to Amsterdam varies by day of the week. There are between three and four direct flights from Bilbao to Amsterdam every day. On average, there are 17 direct flights from Bilbao to Amsterdam per week. Several connecting flights are available each day from the numerous airlines. There are about 60 flights from Bilbao to Amsterdam each day and about 364 flights per week. vueling offers the most connecting flights between these two cities.
Departure Airport: The departure airport for aeroplanes heading to Amsterdam from Bilbao is the Bilbao airport. This airport is located nine kilometres north of the city. Travelers can conveniently use the 24/7 available bus transport leaving from the city to the airport every 30 minutes. BizkaiBus, bus line 3247 and Lurraldebus operate between the city center and the airport. The journey from the city center to the airport only takes about 20 minutes. There is an ongoing project to extend metro Bilbao Line 3 to the airport. The services and facilities available at the airport include; car rentals, duty-free shops, restaurants, currency exchange services, ATMs and banking services.
Arrival Airport: Airplanes departing from Bilbao to Amsterdam lands at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. This is the airport with the highest passenger traffic in the Netherlands and the busiest worldwide. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located about 15 kilometres from the city center. Buses from the Schiphol Sternet company as well as trains will take passengers from the airport to the city centre in 20 minutes. Visitors can take the train directly from the station located underneath the terminals. Other transport means include taxis or shuttles. However, the official Amsterdam taxi is a bit expensive and most people use trains. The facilities of the airport include; restaurants, free WiFi connection, car rental services, duty-free shops and leisure areas.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Amsterdam by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bilbao to Amsterdam flights use the Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Amsterdam airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Bilbao Airport is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bilbao Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
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