Traveling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
To break up your flight from Southampton Airport to Bilbao Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the SOU - BIO route include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Malaga Airport
Dublin Airport
Before reserving your cheap ticket from SOU to BIO, check whether you need a visa to enter Spain. Visa and travel document requirements can vary and are updated often. To get the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
C$94 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Southampton Airport to Bilbao Airport. Return flights start from C$209. These fares can change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap flight tickets from SOU to BIO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a ticket from Southampton Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from SOU to BIO. You don't need to search every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Southampton Airport to Bilbao Airport. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Southampton Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 26 minutes.
After an easy start to your vacation? Stay near SOU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Southampton Airport to Bilbao Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Reserve a hotel near BIO if you're taking a late flight from Southampton Airport to Bilbao Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the center of Bilbao. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 9 minutes.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes around 29 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Southampton Airport to Bilbao Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bilbao in February.
Lock in your flight from Southampton Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to go to Bilbao during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOU to BIO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 13ºC then.
More about Bilbao
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bilbao right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from SOU to BIO:
Etxebarria Parkea and Puente de La Salve are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Bilbao itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Bilbao Fine Arts Museum.
Complete your Bilbao trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Bilbao Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Bilbao.