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Cheap flights from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport from £181

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BIO — IST
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£201

One-way from

£181

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£384
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 4/11-11/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • Bilbao to Istanbul
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1/8
  • 1/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 50m total
  • Bilbao to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£49 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 4 July 2025.

Tue 4/1106:40BIO - IST
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Tue 11/1119:00IST - BIO
2 stops17h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 2/7£201
Mon 20/1021:05BIO - IST
1 stop15h 50mAir Europa
Wed 29/1017:15IST - BIO
1 stop16h 25mAir Europa
Deal found 2/7£271

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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 4 July 2025.
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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Depart

Return

Price

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Tue 4/11

06:40-22:45

1 stop14h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

19:00-10:50

2 stops17h 50m

£201

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Mon 20/10

21:05-13:55

1 stop15h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 1/11

17:15-07:40

1 stop16h 25m

£271

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Fri 1/8

07:40-08:30

2 stops23h 50m

£181

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Sat 2/8

19:15-21:20

1 stop25h 05m

£328

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Thu 31/7

21:05-13:55

1 stop15h 50m

£361

BilbaoIstanbul

BIO - IST

BIOIST

Bilbao

Thu 31/7

18:25-23:25

Nonstop4h 00m

£636

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Deals found on 2/7

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 27 June 2025.

Booking 81 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 £159). Flying from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Bilbao to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Air Europa, andLufthansa from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,895 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,895 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,895 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer
Air Europa
7.0
Good
542 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,895 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,207 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,895 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £201 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Europa, starting at £271. Lufthansa is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £328. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Europa and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • 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 £159). Flying from Bilbao to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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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