Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Hamburg Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
You can choose from 13 weekly Bilbao Airport to Hamburg Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight available. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 16:30.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BIO to HAM flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Eurowings is your ticket to exploring Hamburg (and maybe even some other great parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Hamburg Airport offered by this popular airline.
Eurowings is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 71.43% of services landing as planned, Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering BIO to HAM flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Hamburg Airport. These are the top stopovers between BIO and HAM:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
R 836 is currently the best price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,138. These prices can change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from BIO to HAM by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Hamburg Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that depart BIO arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Hamburg Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BIO:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Consider booking a hotel near HAM if you're taking a late Bilbao Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Hamburg Airport rental car and discover Hamburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport to central Hamburg has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Hamburg Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Hamburg based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to Hamburg Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from BIO to HAM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a visit to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.