Flying from Belfast to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Belfast. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Belfast to BIO.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Belfast to BIO. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
BFS is around 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68% of flights that depart Belfast International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport. Check out these connections between George Best Belfast City Airport and BIO:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
You can arrive at BHD from central Belfast in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to travel the 5 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Belfast to BIO flight, stay in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BIO:
Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and explore Bilbao and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Belfast to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Bilbao. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Bilbao Airport is $107. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $223. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to BIO, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Cheap Belfast to Bilbao Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Bilbao. June is when most people book flights from Belfast to Bilbao Airport (BIO), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Belfast to BIO plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bilbao to range from 16ºC to 25ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 13ºC.
More about Bilbao
Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bilbao:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Guggenheim, "El gran Árbol y el Ojo" (Museo Guggenheim) and Casco Viejo are must-do's during your Bilbao adventure.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 290 kilometres southwest of Bilbao, Arévalo is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Iglesia San Martin, Plaza de la Constitución and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.