Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Ljubljana and Bilbao are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LJU to BIO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bilbao Airport. These are the top stopovers between LJU and BIO:
Zurich Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is R 1,277. A round-trip fare is currently R 2,703. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LJU to BIO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bilbao Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LJU land at their destination as scheduled 80.37% of the time.
Central Ljubljana to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LJU:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and explore Bilbao and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bilbao Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Bilbao in January.
Book your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you'd like to go to Bilbao during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LJU to BIO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key highlights.