Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Bilbao and Barcelona share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Each week, there are 46 Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 06:45 Vueling flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 22:55 with Vueling.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BIO to BCN flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Vueling offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
Vueling is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that offers BIO to BCN flights. A dependable 85.42% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BIO and BCN include:
Madrid Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Currently, R 377 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 791. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BIO to BCN.
The cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BIO to BCN.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
85% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from BIO.
Bilbao Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near BIO:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
If you're coming in on a late Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Follow your own route with a Barcelona Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and venture far and wide through Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BIO to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.