How long is the flight from Cologne to Bilbao?

A quick flight from Cologne to Bilbao can take about 11h 25m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £746. Airlines will cover a distance of 703 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bilbao ranges from 62.0 - 141.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 141.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Bilbao when rainfall is around 62.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bilbao, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

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

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

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cologne to Bilbao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2026.

Mon 28/1217:40 -

1 stop4h 15m

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Deal found 16/9£302

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Deal found 13/9£335

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Deal found 12/9£395

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1 stop5h 10m

Deal found 15/9£431

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Thu 8/1014:30 -

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Deal found 16/9£746

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Deal found 14/9£748

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Deal found 16/9£771

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Deal found 14/9£774

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Deal found 16/9£777

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1 stop11h 35m

Sun 18/1014:30 -

2 stops35h 55m

Deal found 14/9£779

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Round-trip from	£302
One-way from	£140
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£260

Lufthansa
28/12-2/1
2 total stops
9h 10m total
Cologne to Bilbao

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24/12-31/12
2 total stops
19h 55m total
Cologne to Bilbao

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CologneBilbao

CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn - BIO Bilbao

CGNBIO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 24/12

21:00-16:55

2 stops19h 55m

Bilbao

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£140

Fastest return journey

CologneBilbao

CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn - BIO Bilbao

CGNBIO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 2/10

10:30-19:35

1 stop9h 05m

Bilbao

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£178

CologneBilbao

CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn - BIO Bilbao

CGNBIO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 7/10

13:20-13:20

1 stop24h 00m

Bilbao

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£204

CologneBilbao

CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn - BIO Bilbao

CGNBIO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 26/9

01:50-13:20

1 stop11h 30m

Bilbao

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£221

CologneBilbao

CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn - BIO Bilbao

CGNBIO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 28/12

15:15-12:40

1 stop21h 25m

Bilbao

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£254

CologneBilbao

CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn - BIO Bilbao

CGNBIO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 5/10

01:55-13:20

1 stop11h 25m

Bilbao

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£268

CologneBilbao

CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn - BIO Bilbao

CGNBIO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 19/10

01:55-13:20

1 stop11h 25m

Bilbao

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£285

CologneBilbao

CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn - BIO Bilbao

CGNBIO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 17/12

00:55-12:35

1 stop11h 40m

Bilbao

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£300

CologneBilbao

CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn - BIO Bilbao

CGNBIO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 21/10

09:00-13:20

1 stop28h 20m

Bilbao

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£306

CologneBilbao

CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn - BIO Bilbao

CGNBIO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 2/10

01:50-13:20

1 stop11h 30m

Bilbao

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£320

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to Bilbao (average of £106). Flying from Cologne to Bilbao in July is currently the most expensive (average of £306). 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.

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

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Cologne to Bilbao flights typically cost between £230 and £274 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £302 on Lufthansa (28 Dec–2 Jan).

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How long is the flight from Cologne to Bilbao?
A quick flight from Cologne to Bilbao can take about 11h 25m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £746. Airlines will cover a distance of 703 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Cologne to Bilbao that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cologne to Bilbao flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cologne to Bilbao?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cologne to Bilbao.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cologne to Bilbao?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cologne to Bilbao 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 Cologne to Bilbao?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to Bilbao (average of £106). Flying from Cologne to Bilbao in July is currently the most expensive (average of £306). 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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