Flying from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Valencia Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Valencia.
Flights from VLC to BIO start from 08:00 — the first with Iberia. The last departure is at 22:00 with Iberia. Overall, you can take your pick of 30 weekly Valencia Airport to Bilbao Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your VLC to BIO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Valencia Airport to Bilbao Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Bilbao (and then other destinations in Spain) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
With an impressive 84.55% of services arriving on schedule, Iberia has the best on-time performance for VLC to BIO flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Currently, ج.م. 991 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Valencia Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 1,920. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from VLC to BIO by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Valencia Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from VLC to BIO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Valencia Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Valencia Airport (VLC)
Of all flights leaving Valencia Airport, 78.56% land on schedule at their destination.
Valencia Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Valencia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Valencia Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near VLC:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're landing on a late Valencia Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BIO:
Travel at your own pace with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Bilbao and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Bilbao. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Valencia Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Bilbao. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Valencia Airport to Bilbao Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 25ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VLC to BIO in January. Temperatures average 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, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No trip is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
