Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, making Tel Aviv one hour ahead of Bilbao.
To ensure you get on your BIO to TLV flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BIO and TLV:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Right now, ج.م. 4,330 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 9,650. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BIO to TLV. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Bilbao Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BIO to TLV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that depart BIO reach their destination without delay.
Bilbao Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BIO:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Reserve a hotel close to TLV if you're taking a late Bilbao Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tel Aviv in April.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you want to go to Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BIO to TLV sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Israel just waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
Haifa is another must-experience destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without a visit to Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.