Travelling from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bilbao one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Leave enough time to catch your PIK to BIO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Bilbao Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between PIK and BIO:
Malaga Airport
Corvera International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
RM234 is the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM454. These prices may change based on demand.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PIK to BIO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Bilbao Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PIK to BIO.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
76.7% of flights that take off from Glasgow Prestwick Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Glasgow Prestwick Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near PIK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Bilbao Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're coming in on a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BIO:
Pick up a Bilbao Airport rental car and explore Bilbao and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The quietest month for a flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Bilbao Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Bilbao based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to go to Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PIK to BIO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another side of Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are highlights.