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Cheap flights from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport from £97

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BIO — IST
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Bilbao to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bilbao (BIO) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£182

One-way from

£97

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£241

Good round-trip deal

£627 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 28/3-3/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 25m total
  • Bilbao to Istanbul
Vueling
  • Vueling
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 25m total
  • Bilbao to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£63 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Bilbao to Istanbul.

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Cheapest flights from Bilbao to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bilbao to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fri 28/306:45BIO - IST
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Thu 3/414:00IST - BIO
1 stop9h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£182
Tue 18/308:55BIO - IST
1 stop6h 40mVueling
Thu 20/318:25IST - BIO
1 stop5h 55mVueling
Deal found 19/2£204
Fri 28/206:50BIO - IST
1 stop8h 05mKLM
Tue 4/317:55IST - BIO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/2£223
Fri 28/312:10BIO - IST
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 3/414:05IST - BIO
Nonstop4h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2£248
Fri 4/406:50BIO - IST
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/404:20IST - BIO
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£272
Fri 4/412:05BIO - IST
1 stop6h 55mAegean Airlines
Mon 7/415:50IST - BIO
1 stop20h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/2£274
Thu 16/1021:05BIO - IST
1 stop15h 50mAir Europa
Sun 19/1015:45IST - BIO
1 stop16h 50mAir Europa
Deal found 20/2£301

Find flights from Bilbao to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Bilbao to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Bilbao

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Fri 28/3

06:45-22:45

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 3/4

14:00-22:25

1 stop9h 25m

£182

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Tue 18/3

08:55-17:35

1 stop6h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 20/3

18:25-22:20

1 stop5h 55m

£204

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Fri 28/3

12:10-18:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 3/4

14:05-17:25

Nonstop4h 20m

£248

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Fri 4/4

06:50-16:20

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 9/4

04:20-10:25

1 stop7h 05m

£272

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Fri 4/4

12:05-20:00

1 stop6h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 7/4

15:50-11:15

1 stop20h 25m

£274

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Thu 7/8

21:05-13:55

1 stop15h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 16/8

15:45-07:35

1 stop16h 50m

£400

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Tue 18/3

07:10-17:35

1 stop8h 25m

£97

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Thu 3/4

18:25-23:25

Nonstop4h 00m

£176

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Fri 4/4

12:05-16:30

2 stops27h 25m

£184

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Bilbao to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Bilbao to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Bilbao to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BIO to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Bilbao to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Vueling from Bilbao to Istanbul. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bilbao to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bilbao to Istanbul?

    Bilbao (BIO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Bilbao; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Bilbao airport to Istanbul. It is only a 3.0 mi journey to Bilbao (BIO) from Bilbao’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £182 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Vueling and Turkish Airlines, starting at £204 and £248 round-trip. Lufthansa is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Vueling, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £97. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport is £523. On average you can expect to pay £678. The most popular route, (Bilbao - Istanbul), can usually be booked for £413.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bilbao to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Bilbao to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Bilbao to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bilbao to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bilbao to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bilbao to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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