Travelling from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Bogota.
Your BOG to BIO flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as November, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bogota Airport to Bilbao Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BOG and BIO:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
When it comes to Bogota Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Bogota Airport from central Bogota, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Bogota Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BOG:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider staying in a hotel near BIO if you're taking a late Bogota Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and explore Bilbao and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Bogota Airport to Bilbao Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Bilbao in March.
When reserving your flight from Bogota Airport to Bilbao Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BOG to BIO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.