Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Bilbao Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Porto.
Take your pick of seven weekly Porto Airport to Bilbao Airport flights. The 15:50 departure with Vueling is the earliest you can take. Volotea operates the last service of the day at 20:55.
To ensure you catch your OPO to BIO flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Vueling offers direct flights from Porto Airport to Bilbao Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Bilbao — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Vueling.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that operates OPO to BIO flights. A reliable 86.21% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to Bilbao Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between OPO and BIO:
Madrid Airport
Malaga Airport
Valencia Airport
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
75% of flights that leave from Porto Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Porto Airport from central Porto, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near OPO? If you've booked an early flight from Porto Airport to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're landing on a late Porto Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near BIO:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar to explore Bilbao and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Porto Airport to Bilbao Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bilbao in March.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Porto Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OPO 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 once you've seen 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 must-experience destination 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.