Flying from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO), there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Luton Airport (LTN) are London's main terminals.
Hop on a direct London to Bilbao Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO). Choose from 7 direct services each week. Vueling operates a 3:30pm departure between LHR and BIO.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to BIO, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Go straight to your destination from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO) are available from here.
When jetting out of LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Bilbao Airport with Vueling.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LHR and BIO is Vuelings.
With 78.69% of its services landing on schedule, Vuelings is the top on-time carrier on this route.
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Bilbao Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Bilbao Airport (BIO) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Vueling operates direct flights from London to BIO out of LGW. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
Vuelings is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to BIO.
Go with Vuelings if you're looking for punctuality. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Bilbao Airport arrive as scheduled 92.31% of the time.
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to BIO flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a plane ticket from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO) out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between STN and BIO are:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Vigo Airport (VGO)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Bilbao Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a dependable starting point for any journey.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you have a late flight from London to Bilbao Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BIO:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Central Bilbao is around 11 kilometres from Bilbao Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
$48 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Bilbao Airport. A return flight starts from $85. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to BIO.
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The best time to fly from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Bilbao. May is when most people book flights from London to Bilbao Airport (BIO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your London to BIO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 13ºC.
More about Bilbao
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bilbao right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Bilbao Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Guggenheim, Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Bilboko Donejakue katedrala are must-visits when exploring Bilbao.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 290 kilometres southwest of Bilbao, Arévalo is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Iglesia San Martin, Plaza de la Constitución and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.