Charter Barcelona to Bilbao privately from US$8,000, about 1h 03m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Barcelona (BCN) to Bilbao (BIO), and from Bilbao (BIO) back to Barcelona (BCN).
As the crow flies, Barcelona to Bilbao is roughly 467 kilometres — 290 miles, or 252 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Barcelona to Bilbao (and Bilbao to Barcelona) ranges from US$8,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 20m | 1h 12m – 1h 28m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 03m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 01m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 00m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 00m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 59 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 57 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 20m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 16m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Barcelona–Bilbao, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Barcelona, Spain: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Bilbao, Spain: Bilbao Airport and Vitoria Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Barcelona: Barcelona (BCN); Bilbao: Bilbao (BIO).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sat, most often around 07:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona → Bilbao | 16 | 50 min | 42 min | Cessna Citation XLS (3), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2), Cessna Citation CJ4 (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
| Bilbao → Barcelona | 11 | 52 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (4), Cessna Citation CJ4 (2), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2) |
27 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport | Bilbao Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LEBL / BCN | LEBB / BIO |
| Longest hard runway | 11,000 ft | 8,530 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 12 ft | 138 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Barcelona to Bilbao can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport has 11,000 ft and Bilbao Airport 8,530 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 467 km.
Alternates within range: Sabadell Airfield (3,442 ft, 25 km) · Igualada/Odena Airfield (2,822 ft, 48 km) · Calaf-Sallavinera Airfield · Aeròdrom d'Avinyonet (1,658 ft, 27 km) · Vitoria Airport (11,483 ft, 49 km) · Campo Gaviota Heliport · Iurreta Heliport
Those 1h 03m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
The Barcelona to Bilbao route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 03m gate to gate over 467 km (290 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Barcelona–Bilbao charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Barcelona–Bilbao charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Bilbao to Barcelona runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
