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Cheap flights from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport from £185

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BIO — IST
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Bilbao to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£185

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£252
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 2/3-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 45m total
  • 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 20 January 2025.

Sun 2/306:45BIO - IST
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Fri 7/306:50IST - BIO
1 stop11h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1£185
Sun 26/117:20BIO - IST
Nonstop4h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/209:00IST - BIO
Nonstop4h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£250
Thu 27/217:20BIO - IST
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/307:55IST - BIO
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£303
Thu 27/208:25BIO - IST
1 stop7h 55mAir Europa
Tue 4/313:45IST - BIO
1 stop8h 20mAir Europa
Deal found 20/1£351
Fri 24/1012:05BIO - IST
1 stop13h 15mAegean Airlines
Tue 28/1006:30IST - BIO
1 stop6h 20mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/1£398
Sun 16/308:25BIO - IST
2 stops12h 20mTAROM
Tue 18/300:15IST - BIO
2 stops17h 45mTAROM
Deal found 20/1£489

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 20 January 2025.

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BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Sun 2/3

06:45-22:45

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 11/3

06:50-16:35

1 stop11h 45m

£185

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Mon 17/3

12:10-18:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 31/3

07:45-11:05

Nonstop4h 20m

£252

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Thu 27/2

17:20-23:30

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 4/3

07:55-20:05

1 stop14h 10m

£303

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Thu 27/2

08:25-18:20

1 stop7h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 4/3

13:45-20:05

1 stop8h 20m

£351

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Sun 16/3

08:25-22:45

2 stops12h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 18/3

00:15-16:00

2 stops17h 45m

£489

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Wed 5/2

13:35-16:40

2 stops25h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 9/2

18:20-16:55

2 stops24h 35m

£2,081

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Sat 12/4

12:05-17:15

Nonstop4h 10m

£824

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Deals found on 20/1

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 17 January 2025.

Booking 81 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 20 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Bilbao to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

The most flights from BIO to IST are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 20 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines 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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight delayed. I miss my connecting flight. From chicago turkish desk told me you get boarding pass on Istanbul but Istanbul turkish desk had no boarding pass for me. Offered me ticket 40 hours later. I miss my all necessary schedules. Look like people are very irresponsible. Just lied to me. Horrible. Never care. Poor, poor. Poor. Minus.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight delayed. I miss my connecting flight. From chicago turkish desk told me you get boarding pass on Istanbul but Istanbul turkish desk had no boarding pass for me. Offered me ticket 40 hours later. I miss my all necessary schedules. Look like people are very irresponsible. Just lied to me. Horrible. Never care. Poor, poor. Poor. Minus.

Air Europa
6.9
Okay
537 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight delayed. I miss my connecting flight. From chicago turkish desk told me you get boarding pass on Istanbul but Istanbul turkish desk had no boarding pass for me. Offered me ticket 40 hours later. I miss my all necessary schedules. Look like people are very irresponsible. Just lied to me. Horrible. Never care. Poor, poor. Poor. Minus.

TAROM
6.9
Okay
93 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight delayed. I miss my connecting flight. From chicago turkish desk told me you get boarding pass on Istanbul but Istanbul turkish desk had no boarding pass for me. Offered me ticket 40 hours later. I miss my all necessary schedules. Look like people are very irresponsible. Just lied to me. Horrible. Never care. Poor, poor. Poor. Minus.

Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,106 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight delayed. I miss my connecting flight. From chicago turkish desk told me you get boarding pass on Istanbul but Istanbul turkish desk had no boarding pass for me. Offered me ticket 40 hours later. I miss my all necessary schedules. Look like people are very irresponsible. Just lied to me. Horrible. Never care. Poor, poor. Poor. Minus.

Royal Air Maroc
6.2
Okay
487 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight delayed. I miss my connecting flight. From chicago turkish desk told me you get boarding pass on Istanbul but Istanbul turkish desk had no boarding pass for me. Offered me ticket 40 hours later. I miss my all necessary schedules. Look like people are very irresponsible. Just lied to me. Horrible. Never care. Poor, poor. Poor. Minus.

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 2 outbound flights 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 £185 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Air Europa, starting at £252 and £351 round-trip. Lufthansa is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport is £144. On average you can expect to pay £516. The most popular route, (Bilbao - Istanbul), can usually be booked for £425.

  • 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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