Flying from Granada Airport (GRX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Granada.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your GRX to BIO flight.
Travelling during a peak time like December? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Vueling offers direct flights from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Bilbao — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Vueling on this route.
With a dependable 81.25% of services landing on schedule, Vueling has the best on-time performance for GRX to BIO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between GRX and BIO include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Tenerife North Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Granada Airport (GRX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
RM152 is the lowest price for a one-way Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Return flights start from RM397. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GRX to BIO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from GRX to BIO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Granada Airport (GRX)
84% of flights leaving Granada Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of GRX.
Granada Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Granada. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to GRX? If you're boarding an early flight from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider staying in a hotel near BIO if you're on a late Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Bilbao Airport rental car and discover Bilbao and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
June is the busiest month for flights from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bilbao in March.
Book your flight from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to explore Bilbao during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GRX to BIO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Bilbao, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Travel about 241 kilometres south-east to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are highlights.