Travelling from Dubai to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Dubai to Bilbao Airport (BIO). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the main airports in Dubai.
Bilbao is three hours behind Dubai. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Dubai to BIO.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Dubai to BIO that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DXB and BIO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai to Bilbao Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Dubai Airport:
Of all flights leaving Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Work a stopover into your journey at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Dubai to Bilbao Airport (BIO) leaving Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to BIO flight, stay in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
56.64% of flights taking off from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Bilbao Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near BIO and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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 to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Dubai to Bilbao Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Bilbao. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, R 2,668 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Bilbao Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,528. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Dubai to BIO, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Dubai to Bilbao Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Bilbao. July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Bilbao Airport (BIO), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Dubai to BIO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Bilbao Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bilbao
Start your Bilbao trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Dubai to Bilbao Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Bilbao when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Guggenheim followed by Bilbao BBK Live and El gran Árbol y el Ojo (Museo Guggenheim).
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Bilbao, Arévalo is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plaza de la Constitución, Iglesia San Martin and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.
