Flying from Belfast to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport (BIO). Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are Belfast's main airports.
The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is 1 hour ahead of Belfast. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Belfast to BIO. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Belfast to BIO leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Menorca Airport (MAH)
BFS is approximately 32 kilometres from central Belfast. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Belfast International Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between George Best Belfast City Airport and BIO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in about 22 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 12 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Belfast to BIO, take it easy in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 29 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Belfast to Bilbao Airport from ج.م. 3,782 or travel return from just ج.م. 7,874. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from Belfast to BIO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Belfast to Bilbao Airport.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Belfast to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to Bilbao. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Belfast to BIO for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bilbao to range from 16ºC to 25ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures average between 5ºC and 13ºC.
More about Bilbao
Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bilbao:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Etxebarria Parkea, Puente de La Salve and Bilbao Fine Arts Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Bilbao.
Complete your Bilbao trip with a car rental
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