⚽✈️ How to Hack Your Way to the Europa League Final in Bilbao – Without Paying £500 for Flights 🇪🇸🔥
Unless something dramatic happens in the second legs, the Europa League Final on 21st May in Bilbao looks set to be a spicy all-English clash between Manchester United and Spurs. It’s the kind of game fans dream of—historic venue, great atmosphere… and outrageous flight prices.
Right now, a return flight from the UK to Bilbao will cost you £450–£500. Just a few weeks ago, the same trip would’ve set you back under £100. So, what do you do? Accept the price gouge? Or get creative?
We found a way to beat the sky-high fares—but fair warning: it’s not for the faint of heart. If you’ve got time, patience, and a sense of adventure, read on.
The Plan: A Budget Odyssey to Bilbao
18th May – Fly from Liverpool to Reus
Your journey kicks off at Liverpool Airport, where you’ll board a flight to Reus, Spain. It’s a short hop and will cost you £23.02 via Trip.com. Search below (use one way search option).
Taxi to Reus Train Station + Train to Barcelona
Once you land, there’s no time to waste. You’ll need to grab a taxi straight to Reus train station, then catch a train for the 1.5-hour journey to Barcelona. Combined, expect this leg to cost around £14.
Stay the Night in Barcelona
After all that, you’ve earned a proper night’s sleep. Book a cheap hotel or hostel near the airport or city centre—you’ll want to be fresh for the next leg.
19th May – Fly from Barcelona to Bilbao
Catch an early flight to Bilbao, where you’ll land with a couple of days to soak in the pre-match build-up. The cost? £35.90 via Trip.com.
The Return: Sunshine, Sangria… and Palma?
24th May – Bilbao to Palma de Mallorca
Once the final’s done and dusted (and depending on how the result went…), you’ll fly from Bilbao to Palma for just £15.90 via Trip.com.
25th May – Palma to Liverpool
After a lazy day in the Majorcan sunshine, hop on your final flight back to Liverpool for a tidy £51.10 via Trip.com.
Total Travel Cost: £139.92
That’s still a potential saving of over £300 on flights alone!
✈️ Disclaimer:
All flight prices mentioned were accurate at the time of publication and are subject to change. Availability and fares can fluctuate rapidly, so we recommend booking early to secure the best deals.
The Catch (Because There’s Always One)
Let’s not sugarcoat it—this trip isn’t exactly straightforward. You’ll need to:
Commit a full week to travel for one football match
Budget for accommodation, food, and transport
Hope there are no delays, especially with the tight Reus-to-Barcelona connection
But here’s the thing: if you’re up for the adventure, this could be the most memorable away trip of your life. And if you love football and hate overpaying, it’s the perfect workaround.
