Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport take 1 hour 58 minutes. Bilbao and Brussels are in the same timezone (UTC+1), which means you won't have to change your watch after you land.
You can choose from 27 weekly flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport. The 09:25 departure with Brussels Airlines is the earliest flight you can take from BRU to BIO. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 20:30 if early starts aren't your thing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Visiting Bilbao (and discovering more of Spain!) is easy with Vueling. This popular airline has direct flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BRU and BIO include:
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Spain, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BRU to BIO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
$64 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport. A return flight starts from $113. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from BRU to BIO.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from BRU to BIO. You don't need to check every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
The journey from central Brussels to Brussels Airport takes around 39 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BRU:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Book a hotel near BIO if you have a late flight from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to the centre of Bilbao takes about 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It typically takes 29 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Bilbao in February.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRU to BIO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 13ºC then.
More about Bilbao
As soon as you've locked in your flights from BRU to BIO, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Bilbao. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to explore 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 leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Bilbao itinerary.
Complete your Bilbao trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Bilbao Airport, browse our great car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Bilbao stay.