Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Bilbao.
Your BIO to LCY flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to London City Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BIO and LCY include:
Dublin Airport
Zurich Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London City Airport (LCY)
R 1,316 is the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to London City Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,685. These fares can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from BIO to LCY, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport to London City Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bilbao Airport to London City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that take off from BIO arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Bilbao Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BIO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bilbao Airport to London City Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LCY if you're on a late Bilbao Airport to London City Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a London City Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and find adventure across London and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from London City Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
London City Airport to central London has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)
February is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to London City Airport. For a quieter experience, go to London in February.
Before locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to London City Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BIO to LCY in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.