Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport.
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, making Porto one hour behind Bilbao.
Choose from 18 weekly Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport flights. The 14:40 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight you can take. Volotea operates the last service of the day at 20:05.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BIO to OPO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Porto (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a snap with Volotea. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Volotea.
Vueling leads the way as the most punctual carrier for BIO to OPO flights, with 90.91% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BIO and OPO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Seville Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Currently, Rs5,880 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs12,088. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BIO to OPO, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BIO to OPO.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that take off from BIO arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BIO? If you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near OPO instead:
Pick up a Porto Airport rental car and discover Porto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Porto Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, Porto is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Porto in January.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BIO to OPO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.
