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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main:

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 and lands at 8:51
• Latest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 20:11.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main.

A direct flight from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main takes 2h 06m, covering 1.868 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main range from 237 € to 381 €, with an average of 300 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 237 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the 300 € route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 209 € return via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared with 310 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 31 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Frankfurt am Main is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) – daily rates from around 9 €:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) – daily rates from around 16 €:

• Flex To Go
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar

Flights from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main usually depart from Bilbao (BIO) and may arrive at several airports in Frankfurt am Main area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN).

One-stop flights from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 259 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 386 €, a difference of 126 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Bilbao and Frankfurt am Main. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Lufthansa City Airlines

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 43m, compared to 4h 43m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 6h 09m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main are Festhalle, Jahrhunderthalle, and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main flights:

• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa City Airlines: a checked bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.