Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, making Bilbao nine hours ahead of Portland.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PDX to BIO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Bilbao Airport. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is a popular stopover on the PDX to BIO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is $605. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,272. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from PDX to BIO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Portland Airport to Bilbao Airport.
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Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX's address is 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights departing from Portland Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from PDX.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Portland Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Book a hotel close to BIO if you're catching a late Portland Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar to explore Bilbao and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
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 Portland Airport to Bilbao Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Bilbao. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Portland Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you'd like to explore Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PDX to BIO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are highlights.