- Must visit
Museu de Belles Arts de València
Valencia’s leading fine arts museum, known for Gothic panels, Baroque painting and works by Sorolla and Velázquez.
Flights from Bilbao to Valencia depart on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:40, the last at 23:30. The fastest flight covers the 472 km distance in 1h 10m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 472 km |
Average flight duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Flights per day 12 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 5:40 |
Last flight 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£377
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Flights per day
31
Distance
472 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bilbao to Valencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Valencia will cost around £377 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £66.
Of the 31 flights that leave Bilbao for Valencia every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 472 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 5 h 25 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.
UX7160 · UX4063
UX7160 · UX4065
UX7156 · UX4063
UX7505 · UX4007
UX7509 · UX4007
VY3958
UX7509 · UX4011
IB1100 · IB1081
UX7158 · UX4065
EW2517+
EW2530Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £21.
Distance: 472 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£121 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £57 Average Price |
6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Valencia flights for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:05 Bilbao | 11h00 | 7:05 Valencia | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 3 August | |||||
LH1147+ LX1083 · LX2130 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 13h35 | 20:25 Valencia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1147 · LH1162 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 10h45 | 17:35 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
LH1831+ LX1105+ LX2146 | 7:15 Bilbao Airport | 16h50 | 0:05 Valencia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1831+ LX1107+ LX2146 | 7:15 Bilbao Airport | 16h50 | 0:05 Valencia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1831 · LH1844 | 7:15 Bilbao Airport | 9h55 | 17:10 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
UX7156 · UX4065 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 7h55 | 16:15 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
UX7156 · UX4063 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 23h50 | 8:10 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
LH1101 · LH1198+ LX2146 | 11:10 Bilbao Airport | 12h55 | 0:05 Valencia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1101 · LH1196+ LX2146 | 11:10 Bilbao Airport | 12h55 | 0:05 Valencia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1101+ LX1075 · LX2146 | 11:10 Bilbao Airport | 12h55 | 0:05 Valencia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1101 · LH1160 | 11:10 Bilbao Airport | 24h45 | 11:55 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
LH1101 · LH1162 | 11:10 Bilbao Airport | 6h25 | 17:35 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
LX3801+ LX1105+ LX2146 | 11:55 Bilbao Airport | 12h10 | 0:05 Valencia Airport | 2 changes | |
LX3801+ LX1107+ LX2146 | 11:55 Bilbao Airport | 12h10 | 0:05 Valencia Airport | 2 changes | |
UX7158 · UX4065 | 12:45 Bilbao Airport | 3h30 | 16:15 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
UX7158 · UX4063 | 12:45 Bilbao Airport | 19h25 | 8:10 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
IB1100 · IB1081 | 13:30 Bilbao Airport | 3h30 | 17:00 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
LX3823+ LX1075 · LX2146 | 14:10 Bilbao Airport | 9h55 | 0:05 Valencia Airport | 2 changes | |
LX3823 · LX3611+ LX2146 | 14:10 Bilbao Airport | 9h55 | 0:05 Valencia Airport | 2 changes | |
EW2517+ EW2530 | 14:40 Bilbao Airport | 5h25 | 20:05 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
VY3958 | 15:25 Bilbao Airport | 1h10 | 16:35 Valencia Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX7509 · UX4011 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 2h55 | 19:45 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
UX7509 · UX4007 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 18h50 | 11:40 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
LH1829 · LH1842 | 18:40 Bilbao Airport | 16h20 | 11:00 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
UX7505 · UX4007 | 21:00 Bilbao Airport | 14h40 | 11:40 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
UX7505 · UX4011 | 21:00 Bilbao Airport | 22h45 | 19:45 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
UX7160 · UX4065 | 21:05 Bilbao Airport | 19h10 | 16:15 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
UX7160 · UX4063 | 21:05 Bilbao Airport | 11h05 | 8:10 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
LX1068+ LH1160+ LX8227 | 21:10 Bilbao Airport | 14h45 | 11:55 Valencia Airport | 2 changes | |
LX2140+ LX8227 | 21:10 Bilbao Airport | 11h45 | 8:55 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
LX2142+ LX8227 | 21:10 Bilbao Airport | 17h00 | 14:10 Valencia Airport | 1 change | |
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Valencia’s leading fine arts museum, known for Gothic panels, Baroque painting and works by Sorolla and Velázquez.
Museum on Valencian ceramics and decorative arts inside the ornate Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas. Rich interiors and detail.
Large science museum with hands-on exhibits on technology, space and the human body. Popular with families and curious adults.
Former riverbed turned into a long urban park with gardens, paths, bridges and cultural venues. Ideal for walking and cycling.
Valencia’s historic quarter, packed with plazas, churches, lanes and small shops. Best for wandering and discovering the city’s layers.
Elegant central square framed by historic buildings, fountains and flower stalls. A natural meeting point in the heart of Valencia.
Valencia’s signature rice dish, traditionally made with rabbit, chicken, green beans and garrofó beans over a wood fire. It is the city’s most iconic local speciality.
A thin, crispy baked flatbread topped with olive oil, tomato and local ingredients such as tuna, anchovies or vegetables. A classic Valencian snack and bakery item.
A refreshing drink made from tiger nuts, water and sugar. It is a classic Valencian summer speciality, traditionally served ice cold with fartons.
Historic central Valencia dining room serving refined local cuisine and rice dishes in an elegant, old-world atmosphere.
Traditional restaurant near Albufera known for classic Valencian paellas and rice dishes in a relaxed, local setting.
Famous horchatería in the old town for authentic horchata and fartons, with a classic Valencian café feel.
Moderate for Spain: meals and local transport are fairly priced, while central hotels in peak season can raise overall trip costs.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; round up taxi fares.
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Valencia Airport -> Xàtiva, Valencia
Flights from Bilbao to Valencia are daily and often frequent. Passengers flying between these Spanish cities have at least one and up to four direct routes every day to choose from. There are additionally numerous efficient indirect flights operated to Spain's southeastern coast. Flights are with Spanish national carrier Iberia Airlines, Spanish budget operator vueling, as well as Air Europa and Air France, among others. Flights from Bilbao to Valencia are most frequent on Thursdays, Fridays and Mondays, to cater to vacationers taking a long weekend in the beautiful coastal city of Valencia. Flights take one hour and 10 minutes when traveling direct, and there are a handful of indirect routes with a total duration of five hours and five minutes or under. Flights depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive at Valencia Airport, and both airports are connected well to the city centers by public transit.
Many budget and national carrier airlines fly from Bilbao to Valencia. These include, but are not limited to, Spanish budget airline vueling, Spanish national carrier Iberia Airlines, Air Europa, and Air France. Direct flights are operated exclusively by Iberia Airlines and vueling, while vueling, Air Europa and Air France offer some of the fastest indirect flight options available. Iberia Airlines has at least one direct route available on a daily basis.
The fastest way to fly from Bilbao to Valencia is direct. The direct flight from Bilbao to Valencia is one hour and 10 minutes, whereas indirect flights vary depending on the route taken. The most straightforward indirect routes are with Air Europa and vueling, and stopover once in Spanish cities like Barcelona or Madrid, while Air France flies up to a French city and onward to Valencia. The fastest indirect route changes day by day, but across the week the fastest flight time advertised for a connecting service is just three hours and 15, which is still a viable option between the two Spanish cities.
Flights from Bilbao to Valencia typically accommodate vacationers traveling south for a long weekend and vary accordingly across the week. Iberia Airlines has one direct flight every day of the week, but many days, especially Thursdays, Fridays and Mondays, see up to four direct departures on offer, spread throughout the day. On days where only one direct flight is available, there are typically more frequent indirect flights with durations under five hours and five minutes.
Departure airport: Flights depart from Bilbao Airport, and passengers wishing to drive to their flight can do so and park at Carpark P2, the airport's long-stay parking garage. There are also public buses from central Bilbao that take roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport. The airport features a range of fast food, restaurants and cafes to ensure a stress-free flying experience, as well as shopping opportunities for passengers waiting on flights.
Arrival airport: Flights arrive at Valencia Airport, which is 30 to 40 minutes outside of central Valencia via underground train and public bus. A range of car rental stalls are stationed at the airport for passengers wishing to drive to their final locations. There is free WiFi at the airport itself, as well as bars, restaurants and takeaway food opportunities for arriving passengers.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Valencia 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 Valencia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bilbao to Valencia flights use the Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Valencia 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.
Valencia Airport is 1 km from Valencia city centre. Public transport options include:
Valencia 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 Valencia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valencia Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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