Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, making Bilbao one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GLA to BIO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to Bilbao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between GLA and BIO include:
Bristol Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Currently, ج.م. 4,000 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 7,933. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GLA to BIO, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Glasgow International Airport to Bilbao Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from GLA to BIO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow International Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of all flights leaving Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near GLA:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're arriving on a late Glasgow International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near BIO:
Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and discover Bilbao and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to the centre of Bilbao has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Bilbao Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bilbao in January.
When booking your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Bilbao Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 25ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GLA to BIO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like 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 seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
