Travelling from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport (BIO) begins with finding the best airport to jet off from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are your options in Stockholm.
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Stockholm to Bilbao Airport flight.
Stockholm and Bilbao (where Bilbao Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you land.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Stockholm to BIO.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport (BIO) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from ARN, you can take a direct flight from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport with Norwegian Air Sweden.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Norwegian Air Sweden from ARN to BIO.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Stockholm to BIO leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
ARN is about 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stockholm Arlanda Airport, data shows 73.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
You can get to BMA from the centre of Stockholm in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Stockholm to BIO flight? Check in to a hotel near Bromma Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Bromma Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57.41%.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
The journey to NYO from the centre of Stockholm is around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Make departure day the easiest part of your trip by staying close to Stockholm Skavsta Airport. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is a convenient option, especially if you have an early Stockholm to Bilbao Airport flight.
NYO has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 80.46%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down as expected.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BIO:
Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and discover Bilbao and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Stockholm to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to central Bilbao is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport is R 919. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,277. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book nine months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Stockholm to BIO.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Stockholm to Bilbao Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport.
The best time to fly from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Bilbao. July is when most people book flights from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport (BIO), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your Stockholm to BIO plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Bilbao
After booking your flight from Stockholm to Bilbao Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bilbao:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Guggenheim, Bilbao BBK Live and El gran Árbol y el Ojo (Museo Guggenheim) are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Bilbao itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Spain, head for Arévalo, about 290 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Plaza de la Constitución, Iglesia San Martin and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo are highlights.
