Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Bilbao Airport.
The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cairo.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CAI to BIO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Bilbao (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a snap with Air Cairo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Cairo on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Bilbao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CAI and BIO include:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is RM553. A return fare right now is RM984. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from CAI to BIO, book your journey six months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CAI to BIO.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo International Airport to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of the flights that depart from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% touch down on time at their destination.
Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CAI:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cairo International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Check in to 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 explore beyond Bilbao's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bilbao. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Bilbao Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to BIO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No trip is complete without experiencing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.