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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Flights from Bilbao to Milan depart on average 60 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 993 km distance in 1h 45m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 993 km |
Average flight duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Flights per day 60 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 45m |
First flight 4:00 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on 02 Sept
£46
Average ticket price on 02 Sept
£224
Fastest journey on 02 Sept
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 02 Sept
2 h 48 m
Flights on 02 Sept
85
Distance
993 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bilbao to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Milan will cost around £224 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £46.
On Wed 02 Sept, we found 85 flights from Bilbao to Milan, including 3 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 993 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 15 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.
W46412
VY1454
U23732
VY1423 · VY6340
VY1423 · VY6332
U23732
VY1454
W46412
SN3712 · SN3159
IB5311 · IB5546Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £47, while a coach costs an average of £85.
Distance: 993 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£47 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price | £186 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 3m Average total duration 20h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Milan:
A flight is £37 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bilbao to Milan costing on average £85.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Coach takes on average 20h 33m.
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Milan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VY1454 | 18:20 Bilbao Airport | 1h50 | 20:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 3301 | 18:30 Vitoria Airport | 1h50 | 20:20 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1829+ LH7432 | 18:40 Bilbao Airport | 4h30 | 23:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
U23732 | 19:15 Bilbao Airport | 1h45 | 21:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY1437 · VY6346 | 19:35 Bilbao Airport | 12h30 | 8:05 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY1437 · VY6330 | 19:35 Bilbao Airport | 13h25 | 9:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
UX7160 · UX1065 | 21:05 Bilbao Airport | 12h40 | 9:45 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
UX7160 · UX1063 | 21:05 Bilbao Airport | 17h50 | 14:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
UX7160 · UX1061 | 21:05 Bilbao Airport | 20h15 | 17:20 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 2 September | |||||
IB442 · IB673 | 6:45 Bilbao Airport | 6h55 | 13:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB442 · IB663 | 6:45 Bilbao Airport | 4h15 | 11:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
IB442 · IB675 | 6:45 Bilbao Airport | 11h30 | 18:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH1147 · LH272 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 5h10 | 12:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
OS7310+ OS204 · OS523 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 7h20 | 14:10 Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1147+ LH5636 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 7h00 | 13:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH1147 · LH102+ LH1852 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 6h10 | 13:00 Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
04186+ IB675 | On time 6:53 Bilbao-Abando | 11h22 | 18:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
04186+ W46314 | On time 6:53 Bilbao-Abando | 17h42 | 0:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
04186+ LH1805+ LH7432 | On time 6:53 Bilbao-Abando | 16h17 | 23:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1377 · AF1230 | 7:10 Bilbao Airport | 7h35 | 14:45 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1377 · AF1130 | 7:10 Bilbao Airport | 15h50 | 23:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1377 · AF1830 | 7:10 Bilbao Airport | 25h05 | 8:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1377 · AF1330 | 7:10 Bilbao Airport | 27h15 | 10:25 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1377 · AF1730 | 7:10 Bilbao Airport | 10h25 | 17:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH1831+ LH9448 | 7:15 Bilbao Airport | 5h00 | 12:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH1831+ LH1852 | 7:15 Bilbao Airport | 5h45 | 13:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
IB5313 · IB5544 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 7h00 | 14:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY1423 · VY6340 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 7h00 | 14:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY1423 · VY6342 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 5h30 | 13:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY1423 · VY6332 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 8h20 | 16:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5313 · IB5546 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 5h30 | 13:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY1423 · VY6334 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 9h50 | 17:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5313 · IB5538 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 8h20 | 16:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5313 · IB5540 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 9h50 | 17:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
UX7156 · UX1063 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 6h35 | 14:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
UX7156 · UX1065 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 25h25 | 9:45 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
UX7156 · UX1061 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 9h00 | 17:20 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5311 · IB5540 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 8h35 | 17:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5311 · IB5546 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 4h15 | 13:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY1421 · VY6340 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 5h45 | 14:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY1421 · VY6334 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 8h35 | 17:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY1421 · VY6342 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 4h15 | 13:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5311 · IB5538 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 7h05 | 16:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY1421 · VY6332 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 7h05 | 16:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5311 · IB5544 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 5h45 | 14:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB430 · IB673 | 9:15 Bilbao Airport | 4h25 | 13:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB430 · IB665 | 9:15 Bilbao Airport | 10h20 | 19:35 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
IB430 · IB675 | 9:15 Bilbao Airport | 9h00 | 18:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
OS440 · OS527 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 8h40 | 19:10 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
AF1477 · AF1330 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 23h55 | 10:25 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1477 · AF1130 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 12h30 | 23:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1477 · AF1230 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 4h15 | 14:45 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1477 · AF1830 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 21h45 | 8:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1477 · AF1730 | 10:30 Bilbao Airport | 7h05 | 17:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5315 · IB5540 | 11:35 Bilbao Airport | 5h55 | 17:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5315 · IB5542 | 11:35 Bilbao Airport | 11h05 | 22:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY1425 · VY6334 | 11:35 Bilbao Airport | 5h55 | 17:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5315 · IB5538 | 11:35 Bilbao Airport | 4h25 | 16:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY1425 · VY6332 | 11:35 Bilbao Airport | 4h25 | 16:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH1856+ LH1825 | 11:55 Bilbao Airport | 4h45 | 16:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH1854+ LH1825 | 11:55 Bilbao Airport | 5h50 | 17:45 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
LX3801+ LX1622+ LX1105 | 11:55 Bilbao Airport | 6h40 | 18:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 2 changes | |
LH109+ LH278+ LH1825 | 11:55 Bilbao Airport | 6h30 | 18:25 Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
UX7158 · UX1063 | 12:45 Bilbao Airport | 26h10 | 14:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
UX7158 · UX1065 | 12:45 Bilbao Airport | 21h00 | 9:45 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
UX7158 · UX1061 | 12:45 Bilbao Airport | 4h35 | 17:20 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY1454 | 12:50 Bilbao Airport | 1h55 | 14:45 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1100 · IB667 | 13:30 Bilbao Airport | 9h30 | 23:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
IB1100 · IB675 | 13:30 Bilbao Airport | 4h45 | 18:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB1100 · IB665 | 13:30 Bilbao Airport | 6h05 | 19:35 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
U23732 | 13:45 Bilbao Airport | 1h45 | 15:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1143 · LH116+ LH5190 | 14:10 Bilbao Airport | 6h50 | 21:00 Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
OS7328+ OS214 · OS529 | 14:10 Bilbao Airport | 7h45 | 21:55 Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1143+ LH256 | 14:10 Bilbao Airport | 4h30 | 18:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
UX7154 · UX1063 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 22h05 | 14:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
UX7154 · UX1065 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 16h55 | 9:45 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
UX7154 · UX1061 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 24h30 | 17:20 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
SN3712 · SN3159 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 4h10 | 21:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
W46412 | 17:25 Bilbao Airport | 1h55 | 19:20 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB436 · IB667 | 17:35 Bilbao Airport | 5h25 | 23:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
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One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
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A science and technology museum with Leonardo galleries, transport exhibits and hands-on displays in a former monastery.
Milan’s central square is the city’s main meeting point, framed by the cathedral, museums and lively pedestrian spaces.
This redeveloped canal district is popular for waterside walks, old railings, independent shops and a lively Milan atmosphere.
A refined district of elegant streets, Liberty villas and designer shops, ideal for architecture lovers and quieter walks.
Saffron risotto cooked to a creamy texture with butter and cheese. A signature Milanese dish linked to Lombardy’s love of rich, elegant rice dishes.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until crisp. One of Milan’s best-known classics, traditionally served bone-in and prized for its simple, rich flavour.
Slow-braised veal shanks, often with vegetables and wine, usually served with risotto. A historic Lombard comfort dish known for tender meat and marrow.
Refined two-Michelin-star dining by Carlo Cracco in an elegant setting inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Known for modern Italian tasting menus.
Historic Milanese restaurant famed for ossobuco and Risotto alla Milanese. Formal, old-school atmosphere with strong ties to local culinary tradition.
Traditional trattoria celebrated for classic Milanese dishes including cotoletta and cassoeula. Warm, established venue with a loyal local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining run higher than many cities, but public transport is affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bilbao to Milan flights use the Bilbao Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Milan Linate Airport. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Milan 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.
Milan Malpensa Airport is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Malpensa Airport 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 both terminals, near check-inas and gates.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Milan Linate Airport is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Linate Airport 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 the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Linate Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Linate Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport is 1 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport 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 the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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