Flying from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
San Sebastian and Bilbao share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
To ensure you get on your EAS to BIO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Sebastian Airport to Bilbao Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EAS and BIO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Menorca Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, $115 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Sebastian Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $224. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EAS to BIO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Sebastian Airport to Bilbao Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from EAS to BIO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Sebastian Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
82.87% of flights leaving San Sebastian Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of EAS.
To reach San Sebastian Airport from central San Sebastian, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Sebastian Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near EAS:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Sebastian Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and see more of Bilbao and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Bilbao Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Sebastian Airport to Bilbao Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Bilbao in January.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from San Sebastian Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EAS to BIO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.