Flying from Belfast to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out 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.
Bilbao is one hour ahead of Belfast. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Belfast to BIO, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Belfast to BIO departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Belfast International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Belfast International Airport, data shows 67.55% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport. Here's where you can connect between George Best Belfast City Airport and BIO:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
BHD is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to BIO flight:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 68.3%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bilbao and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Belfast to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Central Bilbao is around 5 kilometres from Bilbao Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
RM253 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Bilbao Airport. A return flight starts from RM597. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to BIO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Belfast to Bilbao Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Belfast to Bilbao Airport.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Belfast to Bilbao Airport (BIO). Plan your visit to Bilbao in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Belfast to BIO plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bilbao to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Bilbao Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bilbao
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Bilbao right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Bilbao Airport:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Bilbao when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Guggenheim followed by Bilbao BBK Live and El gran Árbol y el Ojo (Museo Guggenheim).
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Bilbao, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometres south-east to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Arévalo is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No trip is complete without dropping by Plaza de la Constitución, Iglesia San Martin and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.
