Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is nine hours behind Gold Coast.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your OOL to BIO flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Right now, Rs306,950 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs396,515. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from OOL to BIO, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport to Bilbao Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from OOL to BIO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights that leave from Gold Coast Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near OOL:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you have a late Gold Coast Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BIO:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and explore beyond Bilbao's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
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.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Bilbao Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bilbao in January.
When reserving your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Bilbao Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from OOL to BIO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Spain, head for Salamanca, about 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 among its highlights.
