Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
Choose from 19 weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bilbao Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight available. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 20:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your FRA to BIO flight.
Flying during a peak month like September? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Bilbao (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a snap with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Lufthansa tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a reliable 80.5% of services arriving on schedule, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering FRA to BIO flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bilbao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FRA and BIO include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Currently, $208 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $337. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FRA to BIO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bilbao Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from FRA to BIO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt am Main Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near FRA? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're coming in on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly 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 top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to central Bilbao has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
June is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bilbao Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Bilbao in March.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to explore Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to BIO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No journey is complete without experiencing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.