Flying from Montreal to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Bilbao Airport (BIO) jetting off from here.
Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 5 hours ahead of Montreal.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Montreal to BIO.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the best route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Bilbao Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing 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 centre driving.
It'll take around 29 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
For a one-way ticket from Montreal to Bilbao Airport, C$431 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just C$740. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to secure flight tickets from Montreal to BIO. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider selection of departure times and travel dates.
Getting flight tickets from Montreal to Bilbao Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Montreal to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Montreal to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Montreal to Bilbao Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Bilbao. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Bilbao. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Montreal to BIO sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Montreal to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures average between 5ºC and 13ºC.
More about Bilbao
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Bilbao Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bilbao:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Etxebarria Parkea, Puente de La Salve and Bilbao Fine Arts Museum are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Bilbao itinerary.
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