Cheap flights from Bilbao to Istanbul from $123 BIO → IST, SAW
Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $231 with Pegasus Airlines, 23 Dec – 3 Feb 2027, found 22 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $123 with Vueling, 17 May 2027, found today.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $123, found today
- Cheapest return found recently
- $231, 23 Dec to 3 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $245 to $285
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $231 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $245 to $285.
Cheapest return found recently
$231
23 Dec – 3 Feb 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 1:40 p.m. · Return leaves 11:40 a.m. · 15 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 2 stops · via Sofia Airport (SOF), Malaga Airport (AGP) · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again
found 22 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$275
23 Dec – 3 Feb 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 1:40 p.m. · Return leaves 2:35 p.m. · 8 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 22 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$231 23 Dec – 3 Feb 2027found 22 hours agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $185 to $254.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 12 Dec to 18 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 42-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
43 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec – 16 Dec | $245 | Lufthansa | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 17 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 3 Feb 2027 | $231 | Pegasus Airlines | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back 2 stops | found 22 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 | $248 | Pegasus Airlines | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027 | $285 | Vueling | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 | $290 | Vueling | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $231.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, Vueling, Lufthansa.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $123 to $138.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$123
17 May 2027 · Vueling
Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 8:05 a.m. · 7 h 25 min trip
1 stop
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$123
14 May 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 2:30 p.m. · 3 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$123 17 May 2027found todayOpen this trip
$113 3 Feb 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $79 to $114.
At $123, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates from 3 Feb 2027 to 2 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 17 May 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
23 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2027 | $113 | Wizz Air Malta | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Apr 2027 | $139 | Vueling | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Apr 2027 | $136 | Vueling | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Apr 2027 | $121 | Pegasus Airlines | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Apr 2027 | $133 | Pegasus Airlines | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 May 2027 | $138 | Wizz Air UK | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 May 2027 | $123 | Pegasus Airlines | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 May 2027 | $123 | Vueling | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found today | Open this trip |
| 24 May 2027 | $128 | Vueling | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jul 2027 | $144 | Air Europa | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $113.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Vueling, Pegasus Airlines, Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air UK, Air Europa.
Premium cabin fares from Bilbao to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 23 Dec – 3 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 17 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Bilbao to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $256 | $205 | +18% | 33 |
| 7–13 days | $238 | $222 | +10% | 31 |
| 14–29 days | $236 | $217 | +9% | 42 |
| 30–59 days | $217 | $203 | Cheapest seen | 45 |
| 60–89 days | $227 | $185 | +5% | 42 |
| 90–179 days | $226 | $185 | +4% | 42 |
| 180+ days | $279 | $256 | +29% | 33 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $146 | $125 | +33% | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $113 | $97 | +3% | 16 |
| 90–179 days | $110 | $79 | Cheapest seen | 50 |
| 180+ days | $122 | $88 | +11% | 50 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Pamplona → Istanbul
115 km from Bilbao
$181
$58 more than flying from Bilbao
1 Dec · PNA → SAW · 2 stops
found 2 days ago
San Sebastian → Istanbul
76 km from Bilbao
$262
$139 more than flying from Bilbao
30 Apr 2027 · EAS → SAW · stops unknown
found 3 days ago
Biarritz → Istanbul
115 km from Bilbao
$325
$202 more than flying from Bilbao
16 Nov · BIQ → SAW · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Dec – 3 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Bilbao to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $231 with Pegasus Airlines, 23 Dec to 3 Feb 2027, found 22 hours ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $245 to $285.
How much is a one-way flight from Bilbao to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $123 with Vueling, 17 May 2027, found today. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $113 with Wizz Air Malta, 3 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $123 to $138.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Bilbao to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $231, 23 Dec to 3 Feb 2027, found 22 hours ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $113, 3 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Bilbao to Istanbul?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Bilbao to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $275 with Pegasus Airlines, 23 Dec to 3 Feb 2027, found 22 hours ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $123 with Pegasus Airlines, 14 May 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Bilbao to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Pegasus Airlines on 14 May 2027, takes 3 h 50 min from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Vueling on 17 May 2027, takes 7 h 25 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Bilbao to Istanbul?
Between 12 Dec and 18 Mar 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Vueling on 2 and Lufthansa on 1. Between 3 Feb 2027 and 2 Jul 2027, Vueling has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Pegasus Airlines on 3 and Wizz Air Malta on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
