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Flights from Bilbao to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Bilbao to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Madrid or Athens, about 9h 54m door to door (31 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 32m
BIOAUHATH

Bilbao to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey9h 32mVia Madrid, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Athens

Best ways to fly from Bilbao to Abu Dhabi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BIO Madrid (MAD) AUH
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon06:45 BIO07:38 MAD2h 07m connection09:45 MAD18:39 AUHIberia + Etihad Airways
18 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 54m
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BIO Athens (ATH) AUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Volotea · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
Thu07:30 BIO11:48 ATH2h 27m connection14:15 ATH19:28 AUHVolotea + Etihad Airways
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 58m
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BIO Paris (CDG) AUH
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Wed07:15 BIO08:43 CDG2h 17m connection11:00 CDG19:30 AUHAir France + Etihad Airways
12 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 15m
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4
BIO Istanbul (SAW) AUH
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 32m
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5
BIO Budapest (BUD) AUH
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 46m
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BIO Berlin (BER) AUH
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Condor, Eurowings
One airline, one ticket ~10h 17m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,568 km3,458 miles
Journey time
9h 32mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hAbu Dhabi vs Bilbao
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
BIO → AUH

Flights from Bilbao to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bilbao to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Athens and Paris. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bilbao to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,568 km.
Where do you change planes between Bilbao and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Athens (ATH), Paris (CDG) and Istanbul (SAW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Bilbao and Abu Dhabi?
Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Bilbao and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Bilbao.

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