Travelling from Dubai to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Dubai. Explore your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when organizing your flight from Dubai to Bilbao Airport (BIO).
Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 3 hours behind Dubai.
Your flight from Dubai to BIO won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
We make it easy to plan a flight from Dubai to BIO that includes a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between DXB and BIO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The distance from central Dubai to DXB is approximately 14 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Give yourself a moment to freshen up during your flight from Dubai to Bilbao Airport with a stopover. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) is one of the options between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and BIO.
DWC is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Dubai to BIO, kick back in one of these hotels close to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to Bilbao Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 29 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Bilbao Airport is C$323. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$604. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get flight tickets from Dubai to BIO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Dubai to Bilbao Airport.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from Dubai to BIO is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Dubai to Bilbao Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Bilbao, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Bilbao. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Dubai to BIO sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Dubai to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures average between 5ºC and 13ºC.
More about Bilbao
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bilbao right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Bilbao Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Etxebarria Parkea, Puente de La Salve and Bilbao Fine Arts Museum are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Bilbao itinerary.
Complete your Bilbao trip with a car rental
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