Flying from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport (BIO).
Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Bucharest.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Bucharest to BIO.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Bucharest to BIO leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% touch down on time at their destination.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BIO:
Follow your own route with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and see more of Bilbao and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Bucharest to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Bilbao. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, ج.م. 2,538 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 5,252. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bucharest to BIO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Bucharest to Bilbao Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Save on your flight from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
February is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport (BIO), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Bilbao based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Bucharest to BIO flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 13ºC.
More about Bilbao
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Bilbao Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bilbao:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Guggenheim, Bilbao BBK Live and El gran Árbol y el Ojo (Museo Guggenheim) are must-do's during your Bilbao adventure.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If you want to check out another corner of Spain, consider Arévalo, about 290 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Plaza de la Constitución, Iglesia San Martin and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo are among its highlights.
