Flying from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Biarritz and Bilbao follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you get on your BIQ to BIO flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Bilbao Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BIQ and BIO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, Rs16,233 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs45,484. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from BIQ to BIO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Bilbao Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BIQ to BIO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
75.93% of flights leaving from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Biarritz to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BIQ:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Reserve a hotel close to BIO if you have a late Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and find adventure across Bilbao and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Bilbao. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The quietest month for a flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Bilbao Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Bilbao based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you'd like to explore Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BIQ to BIO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Spain, consider 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 key reasons to visit.
