Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bilbao one hour behind Heraklion.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HER to BIO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Bilbao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HER and BIO include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Brussels Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is Rs24,409. A round-trip fare is currently Rs63,157. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HER to BIO if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Heraklion Airport to Bilbao Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from HER to BIO is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80.18% of flights that depart HER land on time.
Heraklion Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near HER:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Heraklion Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bilbao and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Bilbao Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to central Bilbao has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bilbao. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Heraklion Airport to Bilbao Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 25ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HER to BIO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No trip is complete without dropping by Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.