Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Bilbao.
Each week, there are 40 Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, pick the 07:00 Vueling flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:35 with Vueling.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BIO to LGW flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is easy with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
EasyJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Vueling ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BIO to LGW flights, with 83.33% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BIO and LGW:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
C$26 is the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start from C$74. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from BIO to LGW by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BIO land at their destination as scheduled 82.76% of the time.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to BIO:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Pick up a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BIO to LGW around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.