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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
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.
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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
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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
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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
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.





