Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Bilbao and Brussels follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from BIO to BRU start from 12:15 — the first with Brussels Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:55 with Vueling. In total, there are 27 weekly Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BIO to BRU flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Brussels (and then seeing more of Belgium!) is easy with Brussels Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Brussels Airlines.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers BIO to BRU flights. A reliable 86.96% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BIO and BRU include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
At the moment, ج.م. 1,952 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 4,377. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from BIO to BRU by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BIO to BRU is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BIO land at their destination as scheduled 82.76% of the time.
Bilbao Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BIO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Brussels Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and find adventure across Brussels and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels Airport, Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Brussels based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport for August if you want to go to Brussels during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to BRU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Belgium
You've done Brussels, now it's time to discover other parts of Belgium. Travel around 48 kilometres south to Charleroi to check off its must-visit sights. From Parc Gobbe to Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Liege is another essential stop in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without experiencing Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.
