Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to New York Newark Airport is 8 hours 25 minutes.
New York's timezone is UTC-5, making New York six hours behind Bilbao.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BIO to EWR flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into New York (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with United. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to New York Newark Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is United.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to New York Newark Airport. These are the top stopovers between BIO and EWR:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Porto Airport
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BIO make it to their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BIO? If you're catching an early flight from Bilbao Airport to New York Newark Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Consider booking a hotel near EWR if you have a late Bilbao Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a New York Newark Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and explore beyond New York's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from New York Newark Airport about three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
December is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to New York Newark Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit New York in September.
Before locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to New York Newark Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BIO to EWR in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done New York, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to tick off its top sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.