Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao is five hours ahead of Ottawa and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your YOW to BIO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, R 6,456 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,804. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YOW to BIO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bilbao Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YOW to BIO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Of all flights departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to YOW:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider booking a hotel close to BIO if you have a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and discover Bilbao and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bilbao Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bilbao Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Bilbao in January.
Lock in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to visit Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YOW to BIO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Bilbao, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No trip is complete without a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
