Spain · direct from 3 UK airports
Bilbao
The Guggenheim Museum, pintxos bars in the old town and the green Basque coast.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe: a hermitage on a rock in the sea
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A hermitage on a rocky island reached by a stone bridge and 241 steps. Book ahead in high season.
WhereAbout 12 miles from the airport (BIO)
Getting thereAbout 40 minutes' drive.
Direct flights to Bilbao from the UK
3 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | easyJet | Oct, Dec to Sep | 558 mi |
| Edinburgh | easyJet | Mar to Sep | 874 mi |
| Manchester | easyJet | All year | 695 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Bilbao by month
14°Jan
14°Feb
17°Mar
18°Apr
21°May
24°Jun
25°Jul
26°Aug
24°Sep
22°Oct
17°Nov
14°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are July, August, September.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 5° | 17 |
| February | 14° | 5° | 14 |
| March | 17° | 7° | 18 |
| April | 18° | 8° | 16 |
| May | 21° | 11° | 15 |
| June | 24° | 14° | 14 |
| July | 25° | 16° | 12 |
| August | 26° | 16° | 12 |
| September | 24° | 14° | 14 |
| October | 22° | 12° | 12 |
| November | 17° | 8° | 18 |
| December | 14° | 6° | 16 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Bilbao). Rainy days (at least 1mm) are ERA5 averages for 2016 to 2025.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Spain travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.