Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 10 hours ahead of Bilbao, where Bilbao Airport is located.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from BIO to Melbourne. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You'll need an e-visa for Australia if you hold a passport from Spain and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Bilbao Airport to Melbourne, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Located around 6 kilometres from central Bilbao, BIO can be reached in approximately 9 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 29 minutes.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near BIO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Melbourne or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Melbourne
C$786 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bilbao Airport to Melbourne. A return flight starts at C$1,636. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BIO to Melbourne if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes about 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 42 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bilbao Airport to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
The centre of Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Bilbao Airport to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 51 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Unpack your bags here after your flight from BIO to Melbourne and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Bilbao Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Melbourne, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Melbourne for January to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from BIO to Melbourne sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bilbao Airport to Melbourne, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
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