Travelling from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport (BIO).
Bilbao is ten hours behind Melbourne. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to BIO.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BIO flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near BIO and hit the lights earlier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and find adventure across Bilbao and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Bilbao Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to central Bilbao is around 5 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
RM1,938 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport. Return flights start at RM3,847. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to BIO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Bilbao Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Save on your flight from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport (BIO). July is when most people visit Bilbao. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to BIO plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Bilbao
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Bilbao right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Bilbao when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Guggenheim followed by Bilbao BBK Live and El gran Árbol y el Ojo (Museo Guggenheim).
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Bilbao, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometres south-east to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of 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 key reasons to visit.