Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Split's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BIO to SPU flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Split Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BIO and SPU include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Split Airport (SPU)
$84 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Split Airport flight. Return flights start from $224. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BIO to SPU, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Split Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BIO to SPU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Split Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that take off from BIO arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Split Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
If you're getting in on a late Bilbao Airport to Split Airport flight, nothing tops 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 SPU:
Explore without limits with a Split Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AVIA Rent, Carwiz or united rent a car and see more of Split and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Split Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport to the centre of Split has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Split Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Split in January.
The warmest month in Split is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to Split Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BIO to SPU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Split. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Croatia, consider Rijeka, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Split. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are key highlights.