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Cheap flights from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport from £81

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BIO — IST
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Bilbao to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bilbao to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2026.

Mon 13/418:40
BIO
-
IST
1 stop6h 25m
Lufthansa
Tue 21/413:55
IST
-
BIO
1 stop10h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£167
Fri 6/312:50
BIO
-
IST
1 stop7h 55m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/319:00
IST
-
BIO
1 stop6h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£172
Sun 1/206:45
BIO
-
IST
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Mon 9/206:30
IST
-
BIO
1 stop7h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£181
Mon 2/312:00
BIO
-
IST
Nonstop4h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 6/308:40
IST
-
BIO
Nonstop4h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£189
Fri 5/606:50
BIO
-
IST
1 stop13h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 23/613:55
IST
-
BIO
1 stop10h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£190
Tue 14/418:40
BIO
-
IST
1 stop6h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 22/413:55
IST
-
BIO
2 stops10h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£200
Tue 17/206:45
BIO
-
IST
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Mon 23/219:00
IST
-
BIO
2 stops17h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/1£201
Mon 23/218:50
BIO
-
IST
2 stops25h 55m
Lufthansa
Sat 28/219:00
IST
-
BIO
1 stop6h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£202
Tue 31/318:40
BIO
-
IST
1 stop6h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 1/403:45
IST
-
BIO
1 stop8h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/1£202
Fri 5/606:50
BIO
-
IST
1 stop13h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/603:45
IST
-
BIO
1 stop8h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£206

Find flight deals from Bilbao to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bilbao (BIO) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£172

One-way from

£81

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£170

Good round-trip deal

£478 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 6/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 15m total
  • Bilbao to Istanbul
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  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 15m total
  • Bilbao to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Bilbao to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Bilbao

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Istanbul

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Price

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Sun 1/2

06:45-22:45

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 9/2

06:30-12:00

1 stop7h 30m

£181

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Wed 15/4

18:40-02:05

1 stop6h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 22/4

13:55-23:25

2 stops10h 30m

£189

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Wed 15/4

18:40-02:05

1 stop6h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 21/4

13:55-23:25

2 stops10h 30m

£189

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Fri 6/3

11:35-22:45

2 stops9h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 11/3

19:00-23:20

1 stop6h 20m

£194

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Sun 8/3

18:50-22:45

2 stops25h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 11/3

19:00-23:20

1 stop6h 20m

£202

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Sat 7/3

06:45-22:45

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 10/3

19:00-10:50

2 stops17h 50m

£202

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Wed 15/4

18:40-02:05

1 stop6h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 20/4

13:55-23:25

2 stops10h 30m

£209

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Mon 2/3

12:00-18:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 5/3

13:50-16:10

Nonstop4h 20m

£218

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Sun 14/6

06:50-21:15

1 stop13h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 17/6

03:45-11:10

1 stop8h 25m

£222

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Fri 6/3

11:35-22:45

2 stops9h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 10/3

19:00-10:50

2 stops17h 50m

£223

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Best time to book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Bilbao to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport (average of £115). Flying from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £190). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BIO to IST?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bilbao to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bilbao to Istanbul?

    Bilbao (BIO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Bilbao; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Bilbao airport to Istanbul. It is only a 3.0 mi journey to Bilbao (BIO) from Bilbao’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport?

    For as low as £189, Lufthansa can have you in Istanbul Airport from Bilbao in 4h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1613 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport is £444. On average you can expect to pay £778. The most popular route, (Bilbao - Istanbul), can usually be booked for £355.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bilbao to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Bilbao to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Bilbao to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bilbao to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bilbao to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bilbao to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport (average of £115). Flying from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £190). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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