Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Houston: what you need to know
Houston is 6 hours behind Bilbao, where Bilbao Airport is located. Houston operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from BIO to Houston. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from BIO to Houston. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You'll need an ETA for United States if you have a passport from Spain and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Bilbao Airport to Houston, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
The journey from central Bilbao to BIO takes around 29 minutes by 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.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near BIO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Houston or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Houston
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bilbao Airport to Houston is C$501. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,146. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BIO to Houston if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a ticket from Bilbao Airport to Houston.
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Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is approximately 27 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 49 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Bilbao Airport to Houston, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near IAH:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The centre of Houston is approximately 19 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). After your flight from Bilbao Airport to Houston has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 22 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to HOU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from BIO to Houston:
Best time to go to Houston
July is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Houston. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Houston in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Bilbao Airport to Houston for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from BIO to Houston sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Houston
After locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Houston, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Houston travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hermann Park.
Complete your Houston trip with a car rental
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