Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Bilbao and Zurich are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from BIO to ZRH start from 08:00 — the earliest with Edelweiss Air. The last departure is at 21:00 with Edelweiss Air. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BIO to ZRH flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Zurich (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with edelweiss air. This popular airline has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is edelweiss air.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BIO and ZRH include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, $61 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $155. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BIO to ZRH by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BIO to ZRH.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BIO arrive at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BIO? If you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and see more of Zurich and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BIO to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If you want to check out another great destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are key reasons to visit.