Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Paris is 1 hour 41 minutes.
Bilbao (the location of Bilbao Airport) and Paris share the same timezone — UTC+1.
Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route, with 30 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from BIO to CDG is with LEVEL at 18:35. Opt for the first departure operated by Air France at 07:10 if you want to get on your way earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from BIO to Paris, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You can catch a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Paris. Begin your journey at BIO and touch down at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Choose from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Paris. Book your seat with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from BIO to Paris. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
You can travel to France for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Spain. But before reserving your flight tickets from Bilbao Airport to Paris, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
BIO is around 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 9 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 29 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near BIO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Paris or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris
C$37 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bilbao Airport to Paris. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$99. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from BIO to Paris, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 44 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Bilbao Airport to Paris, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
After your flight from Bilbao Airport to Paris has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
The trip will take roughly 57 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to ORY. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from BIO to Paris at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Paris. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Paris in February when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Paris, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from BIO to Paris in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Paris:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are must-do's during your Paris adventure.
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