How to get from Ankara to Bilbao
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We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 37h 55m by bus, flight, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 2981 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €133, on Mon, Sep 7.
This fare comes from a search on August 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2981 km
Ankara to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → İzmirbus
Kamil Koç·8h 17m - 2İzmir Otogar Tesis → İstanbul Esenler OtogarıbusFlixBus·6h 30m
- 3İstanbul Esenler Otogarı → İstanbul AlibeyköybusFlixBus·15m
- 4İstanbul Alibeyköy → Sabiha Gökçen Airportbus
Havaist + Metro·1h 30m - 5Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Bilbao Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·4h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Ankara to Bilbao
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€93October 2026
€91Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Kamil KoçAnkara-İzmir, İzmir Otogar Tesis-İstanbul Esenler Otogarı, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-İstanbul AlibeyköyBook →Havaist + Metroİstanbul Alibeyköy-Sabiha Gökçen AirportBook →Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, Havaist + Metro, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Bilbao works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Ankara to İzmir, about 8h 17m. Transfer in İzmir Otogar Tesis and continue by FlixBus bus on to İstanbul Esenler (6h 30m). Transfer in İstanbul Esenler and continue by FlixBus bus on to İstanbul Alibeyköy (15 min). Transfer in Istanbul and continue by Pegasus Airlines flight on to Bilbao (4h 30m). In total it's roughly €151 over 37h 55m, 4 transfers.
Ankara to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Bilbao?
The most useful route takes about 37h 55m by bus, flight, 4 transfers.
How far is Bilbao from Ankara?
About 2981 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Bilbao cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €133 to €552. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Bilbao?
The most useful route we found connects: 4 transfers, 37h 55m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Bilbao?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 37h 55m. About 16h 43m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Ankara to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, Havaist + Metro, Pegasus Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Bilbao?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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