Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Bilbao.
Choose from seven weekly Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 13:55 departure with Vueling is the earliest you can take. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 13:55.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BIO to LHR flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Vueling is your gateway to discovering London (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Vueling on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating BIO to LHR flights, with 75.41% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BIO and LHR:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BIO arrive on schedule 85% of the time.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BIO:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider booking a hotel close to LHR if you have a late Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BIO to LHR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Kingdom. Journey around 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to check off its leading sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.