How to get from Istanbul Airport to Bilbao
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
20h 5m
2 transfers
Flight + Bus
€143
Ground only
59h 1m
4 transfers
Bus + Train
€232
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 16 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul Airport to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 20h 05m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 2627 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 €71, on Thu, Sep 10.
This fare comes from a search on September 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2627 km
Istanbul Airport 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.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Paris Orlyflight
Transavia France·3h 45m - 2Paris - Orly → Bordeauxbus
FlixBus·6h 35m - 3Bordeaux → BilbaobusFlixBus·4h 05m
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.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Transavia FranceIstanbul Airport-Paris OrlySee live options and dates →FlixBusParis - Orly-Bordeaux, Bordeaux-Bilbao, Sofia-Munich central, Munich central-Strasbourg, Paris-BilbaoBook →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →
SNCFStrasbourg-ParisBook →On this route you travel with Transavia France, FlixBus, ArdaTur, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul Airport to Bilbao works
Start with a Transavia France flight from Istanbul to Paris, about 3h 45m. Transfer in Paris - Orly and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bordeaux (6h 35m). Transfer in Bordeaux and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bilbao (4h 5m). In total it's roughly €143 over 20h 5m, 2 transfers.
Istanbul Airport to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul Airport to Bilbao?
The most useful route takes about 20h 05m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Bilbao from Istanbul Airport?
About 2627 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul Airport to Bilbao cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €74 to €232. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Bilbao?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 20h 05m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Bilbao?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 20h 05m. About 5h 40m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul Airport to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with Transavia France, FlixBus, ArdaTur, SNCF.
Can you get from Istanbul Airport to Bilbao without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus, train takes about 59h 01m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Transavia France, FlixBus
Route calculated: 16 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 Sep 2026