Traveling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport is 1 hour 33 minutes. Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, making Bilbao 1 hour ahead of Lisbon.
You can choose from 12 weekly flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport. The 07:45 departure with TAP Portugal is the earliest you can take from LIS to BIO. TAP Portugal operates the latest service of the day at 22:25 if early starts aren't your thing.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Vueling runs direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to take in the sights in Bilbao — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LIS and BIO include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Seville Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Spain, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have the most up-to-date details, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LIS to BIO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
C$32 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport. Return flights start at C$77. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book 10 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from LIS to BIO.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from LIS to BIO. You don't need to search every day to find out if airfares have fallen. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Located around 10 kilometres from central Lisbon, Lisbon Portela Airport can be reached in approximately 22 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 59 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near LIS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you have a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BIO:
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 center driving.
It'll take around 29 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Bilbao. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to explore Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from LIS to BIO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Bilbao
After booking your flights from LIS to BIO, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Bilbao. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Etxebarria Parkea and Puente de La Salve are just two of the major attractions to add to your Bilbao itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Bilbao Fine Arts Museum.
Complete your Bilbao trip with hotels and a car rental
We don't just compare flights. After booking your cheap ticket to Bilbao Airport, browse our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Bilbao stay.