Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels.
Every week, there are 27 Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, pick the 09:25 Brussels Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:30 with Vueling.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BRU to BIO flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Brussels Airlines offers direct flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Bilbao — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Brussels Airlines on this route.
Vueling stands out as the most punctual carrier for BRU to BIO flights, with 84.21% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport. These are the top stopovers between BRU and BIO:
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
R 884 is the lowest price for a one-way Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,435. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BRU to BIO.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BRU to BIO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
Of all flights departing from Brussels Airport, 71.97% arrive on time at their destination.
Brussels Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BRU? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Reserve a hotel close to BIO if you have a late Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Bilbao Airport rental car and explore Bilbao and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to central Bilbao has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Bilbao in January.
Lock in your flight from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you'd like to visit Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BRU to BIO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.