Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Shanghai: what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is 7 hours ahead of Bilbao, where Bilbao Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from BIO to Shanghai.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from BIO to Shanghai, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you hold a passport from Spain, you will need a visa to visit China. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Bilbao Airport to Shanghai for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Travelling from central Bilbao to BIO takes approximately 29 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 9 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near BIO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Shanghai or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Shanghai
C$473 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bilbao Airport to Shanghai. A return flight starts at C$917. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from BIO to Shanghai, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Shanghai.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bilbao Airport to Shanghai, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 49 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Bilbao Airport to Shanghai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
After your flight from Bilbao Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 21 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is approximately 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
After your flight from BIO to Shanghai, settle in at a hotel close to SHA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Bilbao Airport to Shanghai while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Shanghai, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Bilbao Airport to Shanghai for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from BIO to Shanghai in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bilbao Airport to Shanghai, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are major attractions which should be on any good Shanghai itinerary.
Complete your Shanghai trip with a car rental
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