Flying from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Frankfurt is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport (BIO) heading out from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Jump on a direct Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao.
The most popular route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO), with 19 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from FRA to BIO is the 9:30am Lufthansa service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 8:40pm with Lufthansa.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to BIO, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport (BIO) leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Lufthansa is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport leaving from FRA.
Lufthansa ranks first in bookings for flights from FRA to BIO.
Lufthansa ranks highest for on-time performance. An exceptional 80.47% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport. Check out these connections between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and BIO:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Frankfurt to BIO flight? Check in to a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53.13%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
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 Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and see more of Bilbao and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Central Bilbao is about 5 kilometres from Bilbao Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
RM217 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport. A return flight starts from RM512. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Frankfurt to BIO, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport (BIO). Visit Bilbao in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your Frankfurt to BIO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bilbao
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Bilbao right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport:
Guggenheim and Bilbao BBK Live are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Bilbao to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out El gran Árbol y el Ojo (Museo Guggenheim).
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Spain, consider Arévalo, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Plaza de la Constitución, Iglesia San Martin and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo are highlights.