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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $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.

$231, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $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

12 Dec – 16 Dec: $245, found 17 hours ago23 Dec – 3 Feb 2027: $231, found 22 hours ago3 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027: $248, found 6 days ago5 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027: $285, found 3 days ago18 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027: $290, found 2 days agoDecJanMar
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
12 Dec – 16 Dec$245LufthansaBilbao Airport (BIO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 17 hours agoSee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 3 Feb 2027$231Pegasus AirlinesBilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back 2 stopsfound 22 hours agoSee prices for these dates
3 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027$248Pegasus AirlinesBilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027$285VuelingBilbao Airport (BIO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027$290VuelingBilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $231.

December 2026From $231Cheapest seen2 departure dates23 Dec – 3 Feb 2027 · found 22 hours agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $2482 departure dates3 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $2901 departure date18 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $123 17 May 2027found todayOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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

3 Feb 2027: $113, found 4 days ago2 Apr 2027: $139, found 4 days ago3 Apr 2027: $136, found 4 days ago4 Apr 2027: $121, found 4 days ago23 Apr 2027: $133, found 4 days ago2 May 2027: $138, found 2 days ago14 May 2027: $123, found 2 days ago17 May 2027: $123, found today24 May 2027: $128, found 3 days ago2 Jul 2027: $144, found 3 days agoFebAprMayJul
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
3 Feb 2027$113Wizz Air MaltaBilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
2 Apr 2027$139VuelingBilbao Airport (BIO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
3 Apr 2027$136VuelingBilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
4 Apr 2027$121Pegasus AirlinesBilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
23 Apr 2027$133Pegasus AirlinesBilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
2 May 2027$138Wizz Air UKBilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
14 May 2027$123Pegasus AirlinesBilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
17 May 2027$123VuelingBilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound todayOpen this trip
24 May 2027$128VuelingBilbao Airport (BIO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
2 Jul 2027$144Air EuropaBilbao Airport (BIO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $113.

February 2027From $113Cheapest seen1 departure date3 Feb 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $1214 departure dates4 Apr 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $1234 departure dates14 May 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $1441 departure date2 Jul 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays 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$203Cheapest seen45
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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$146$125+33%11
60–89 days$113$97+3%16
90–179 days$110$79Cheapest seen50
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

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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

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Biarritz → Istanbul

115 km from Bilbao

$325

$202 more than flying from Bilbao

16 Nov · BIQ → SAW · 1 stop

found 6 days ago

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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