Flying from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Santiago de Compostela.
Each week, there are seven Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SCQ to BIO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Bilbao (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy with Iberia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Iberia tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 96.3% of services landing on schedule, Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating SCQ to BIO flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SCQ and BIO include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Ibiza Airport
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Santiago de Compostela Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SCQ land at their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
To get to Santiago de Compostela Airport from central Santiago de Compostela, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SCQ. Whether you have an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're landing on a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near BIO:
Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and explore Bilbao and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
June is the busiest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Bilbao in March.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCQ to BIO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Bilbao, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Zaragoza to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No trip is complete without dropping by Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.