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Connecting route · Spain → Germany

Flights from Bilbao to Cologne

There are no direct flights from Bilbao to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or London, about 4h 42m door to door (86 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 55m
BIOCGNMUC

Bilbao to Cologne at a glance

Fastest journey3h 55mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or London

Best ways to fly from Bilbao to Cologne

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

1
BIO Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Sun07:45 BIO09:46 MUC1h 44m connection11:30 MUC12:27 CGNLufthansa
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 42m
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BIO London (LGW) CGN
Leg 1: Vueling · Leg 2: Eurowings
Fri18:15 BIO18:53 LGW2h 07m connection21:00 LGW23:10 CGNVueling + Eurowings
15 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 55m
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BIO Barcelona (BCN) CGN
Leg 1: Vueling · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Sun07:15 BIO08:14 BCN2h 01m connection10:15 BCN12:21 CGNVueling + Eurowings
34 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 06m
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BIO Palma (PMI) CGN
Leg 1: Air Europa, Volotea, Vueling · Leg 2: Condor, Eurowings, Leav Aviation
Sat18:00 BIO19:13 PMI2h 02m connection21:15 PMI23:18 CGNAir Europa + Eurowings
16 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 18m
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BIO Luxembourg (LUX) CGN
Leg 1: Luxair · Leg 2: Luxair
One airline, one ticket ~3h 55m
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BIO Hamburg (HAM) CGN
Leg 1: Eurowings, Vueling · Leg 2: Eurowings
One airline, one ticket ~4h 49m
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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
1,134 km704 miles
Journey time
3h 55mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneCologne vs Bilbao
Currency in Cologne
EUR
Airports
BIO → CGN

Flights from Bilbao to Cologne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bilbao to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, London and Barcelona. 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 Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,134 km.
Where do you change planes between Bilbao and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), London (LGW), Barcelona (BCN) and Palma (PMI). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bilbao and Cologne?
Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

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