Travelling from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Los Angeles. Check out your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when booking your flight from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport (BIO).
The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to BIO.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to BIO with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LAX and BIO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from LAX.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to BIO flight:
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near BIO and shut your eyes sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and discover more of Bilbao and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around four weeks before your Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Bilbao. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
RM924 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport. A return flight starts from RM1,986. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to BIO if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
February is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport (BIO), while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Bilbao based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Los Angeles to BIO plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles 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 most popular stays in Bilbao right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Guggenheim, Bilbao BBK Live and El gran Árbol y el Ojo (Museo Guggenheim) are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Bilbao itinerary.
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 Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Spain, head for 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 key reasons to visit.