Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Geneve Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
To ensure you catch your BIO to GVA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Geneva (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Geneve Airport.
EasyJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Geneve Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BIO and GVA:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Menorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Currently, Rs7,879 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Geneve Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs19,042. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BIO to GVA by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Geneve Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
82.76% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of BIO.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BIO? If you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Geneve Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you're coming in on a late Bilbao Airport to Geneve Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near GVA:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Geneve Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Geneva's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Geneve Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport to central Geneva has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Geneve Airport is November, while March is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Geneva based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Bilbao Airport to Geneve Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to GVA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Geneva, now it's time to discover other parts of Switzerland. Journey around 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to tick off its top sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Switzerland, consider Basel, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises are highlights.