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Flights from Cardiff to Bilbao

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Bilbao. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dublin, about 3h 54m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 54m
CWLBIOAMS

Cardiff to Bilbao at a glance

Fastest journey3h 54mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dublin

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Bilbao

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

1
CWL Amsterdam (AMS) BIO
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: KLM, Vueling
Mon17:45 CWL19:51 AMS0h 54m connection20:45 AMS22:39 BIOKLM
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 54m
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CWL Dublin (DUB) BIO
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Sat07:30 CWL08:17 DUB6h 28m connection14:45 DUB17:42 BIORyanair + Aer Lingus
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 12m
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3
CWL Cork (ORK) BIO
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Self-transfer likely ~5h 15m
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4
CWL London (LHR) BIO
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: Vueling
Same alliance ~3h 54m
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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
915 km568 miles
Journey time
3h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hBilbao vs Cardiff
Currency in Bilbao
EUR
Airports
CWL → BIO

Flights from Cardiff to Bilbao: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Bilbao?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dublin and Cork. 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 Cardiff to Bilbao?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 915 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Bilbao?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB), Cork (ORK) and London (LHR). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Bilbao?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bilbao?
Bilbao is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.

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