Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Montreal: what you need to know
Montreal is 5 hours behind Bilbao, where Bilbao Airport is located. Montreal operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from BIO to Montreal.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from BIO to Montreal, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you hold a passport from Spain, you'll need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Bilbao Airport to Montreal for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and definitely before flying.
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.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Montreal? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BIO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Montreal
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bilbao Airport to Montreal is C$364. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$743. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BIO to Montreal, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Bilbao Airport to Montreal is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to show the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bilbao Airport to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YUL:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
The centre of Montreal is located around 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). As soon as your flight from Bilbao Airport to Montreal has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to YHU. Settle in and get cozy after your flight from BIO to Montreal at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Montreal. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Montreal in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Bilbao Airport to Montreal in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BIO to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from Bilbao Airport to Montreal, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are essential stops on your Montreal itinerary.
Complete your Montreal trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Montreal and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare options in one go to find the ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Bilbao Airport to Montreal.