Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Bilbao Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Copenhagen.
Flights from CPH to BIO start from 06:50 — the first with Norwegian Air Sweden. The last departure is at 16:50 with SAS. In total, you can choose from four weekly Copenhagen Airport to Bilbao Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CPH to BIO flight.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Scandinavian Airlines has direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Bilbao Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Bilbao — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Scandinavian Airlines.
Scandinavian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers CPH to BIO flights. An exceptional 94.44% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Bilbao Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPH and BIO:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, R 945 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,012. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from CPH to BIO, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Bilbao Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
83% of flights departing from Copenhagen Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from CPH.
Central Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CPH? If you're boarding an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Bilbao Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider booking a hotel close to BIO if you're on a late Copenhagen Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar to explore Bilbao and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Bilbao. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Bilbao Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bilbao. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Copenhagen Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CPH 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
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen 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.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are key highlights.