Travelling from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Frankfurt. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport (BIO) leaving from here.
The average length of a direct Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport flight is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
With 18 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the most popular route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 9:30am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from FRA to BIO is with Lufthansa at 8:40pm.
Your flight from Frankfurt to BIO won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Get there in one go from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Direct flights from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport (BIO) are available from here.
Lufthansa is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport jetting out of FRA.
Lufthansa ranks first in bookings for flights from FRA to BIO.
Lufthansa shines when it comes to on-time performance. An exceptional 80.5% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Frankfurt Airport:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Break up your flight from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and BIO are:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
You can reach HHN from central Frankfurt in about 1 hour 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Frankfurt to BIO flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Frankfurt Hahn Airport:
Flights from Frankfurt Hahn Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BIO:
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, central Bilbao is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, $83 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $169. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Frankfurt to BIO. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport (BIO). May is when most people travel to Bilbao. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in January.
Book a Frankfurt to BIO plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bilbao to range from 16ºC to 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 13ºC.
More about Bilbao
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bilbao right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Guggenheim, Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Bilboko Donejakue katedrala are essential stops on your Bilbao itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Bilbao, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey about 241 kilometres southeast to Zaragoza to tick off its leading sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 290 kilometres southwest of Bilbao, Arévalo is another favourite 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.