Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MSP to BIO flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Bilbao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MSP and BIO include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of the flights that depart from Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MSP:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Book a hotel close to BIO if you have a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and chase adventure across Bilbao and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Bilbao Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Bilbao. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Bilbao Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to BIO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Bilbao, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel about 241 kilometres south-east to Zaragoza to tick off its leading sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, your itinerary will be busy.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No trip is complete without dropping by Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.