Flying from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SEN to BIO flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Southend Airport to Bilbao Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SEN and BIO:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Southend Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is R 1,033. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 2,064. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SEN to BIO, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from London Southend Airport to Bilbao Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
77.91% of flights that depart London Southend Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to London Southend Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SEN? If you're catching an early flight from London Southend Airport to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Southend Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and chase adventure across Bilbao and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Bilbao. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling 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 London Southend Airport to Bilbao Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bilbao in January.
When reserving your flight from London Southend Airport to Bilbao Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEN to BIO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you want to check out another major destination in Spain, head for 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 the start of reasons to visit.