Travelling from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Bucharest.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bucharest to BIO, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Bucharest to BIO with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between OTP and BIO include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
OTP is about 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
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 Bucharest to Bilbao Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Pick up a Bilbao Airport rental car and discover Bilbao and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, central Bilbao is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, RM209 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM423. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Bucharest to BIO if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Bucharest to Bilbao Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Bucharest to BIO.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport (BIO). June is the busiest month to travel to Bilbao. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in January.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your Bucharest to BIO plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Bilbao
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bilbao:
Guggenheim and "El gran Árbol y el Ojo" (Museo Guggenheim) are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Bilbao itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Casco Viejo.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Bilbao, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometres southeast to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 290 kilometres southwest of Bilbao, Arévalo is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Iglesia San Martin, Plaza de la Constitución and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.
