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Bilbao Istanbul
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Tue, 28 May BIO - IST
Fri, 31 May IST - BIO
£404 £396
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Bilbao Istanbul
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Fri, 28 Jun BIO - IST
£93 £91
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
68% Trains in Istanbul are 68% cheaper than in Bilbao.
Bilbao £1.37
Istanbul £0.44
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
38% A meal in Istanbul is 38% cheaper than a meal in Bilbao.
Bilbao £12.01
Istanbul £7.39
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 40.81 TRY
1 TRY = 0.03 GBP
Last checked on 08 May 2024
Distance: 1632 miles
Bilbao airports
Santander (SDR) How far from city centre: 46 miles
Loiu (BIO) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles
Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Bilbao to Istanbul

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2. Can the price of my tickets from Bilbao to Istanbul change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Bilbao to Istanbul may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Bilbao and Istanbul, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Bilbao to Istanbul airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Bilbao to Istanbul

How long does the flight take to go from Bilbao to Istanbul?
The total flight time between Bilbao and Istanbul is of around 05:06 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,149 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Bilbao to Istanbul at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul is 91£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Istanbul expensive to visit compared to Bilbao?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Istanbul costs an average of 0.62 GBP, 85% cheaper than Bilbao, with a fare of 4.01 GBP, while train tickets costs 68% less in Istanbul: 0.44 GBP against 1.37 GBP in Bilbao. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 7.39 GBP in Istanbul, 38% less than the 12.01 GBP in Bilbao. The price of the coffee is around 53% more expensive in Istanbul, with an average of 2.30 GBP , while in Bilbao the coffee costs 1.50 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul?
The most popular months to book a trip from Bilbao to Istanbul are April, February and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Bilbao to Istanbul?
The best time of the year to go to Istanbul when flying from Bilbao depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Istanbul from Bilbao in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, September, December and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Bilbao - Istanbul.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Bilbao to Istanbul?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Turkey may apply when travelling from Bilbao. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Istanbul compared to Bilbao?
While in Bilbao the temperatures can reach an average of 33.43 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Istanbul's temperatures can go up to 32.95 ºC during the hot season, with 5.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.3 ºC in Istanbul, compared to the -1.92 ºC average degrees reported in Bilbao. During the winter period, Bilbao can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Istanbul have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Bilbao and Istanbul?
The main airport route flying between Bilbao and Istanbul is: Loiu (BIO) to Istanbul Airport (IST). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Alternatively, you can find Bilbao - Istanbul flights between Loiu (BIO) to Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Turkish Airlines.
Airlines with indirect flights from Bilbao to Istanbul are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Bilbao to Istanbul are:
  • Turkish Airlines, stoping in Madrid for 150 minutes minimun.
Flight Duration 5 h and 6 m Flights between Bilbao and Istanbul take, on average, 5 h and 6 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £91 Cheapest price for a flight between Bilbao and Istanbul found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Loiu The airport Loiu is the departure airport operating flights between Bilbao and Istanbul
Arriving Airport Istanbul Airport Flights departing Bilbao with Istanbul as destination arrive at Istanbul Airport

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