Flying from Tenerife to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Tenerife's main airports, Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Check out your options for booking a flight from Tenerife to Bilbao Airport (BIO) jetting off from either of these.
Book a direct Tenerife to Bilbao Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Tenerife.
The busiest route is from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO), with 16 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from TFN to BIO is the 7:15am Vueling service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 7pm with Vueling.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Tenerife to BIO.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Tenerife to Bilbao Airport (BIO) take off from this terminal.
When departing from TFN, you can take a direct flight from Tenerife to Bilbao Airport with Vueling.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Vueling between TFN and BIO.
Air Europa shines when it comes to on-time performance. An exceptional 92.31% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
The journey from central Tenerife to TFN takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Tenerife North Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tenerife to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tenerife North Airport, 75.81% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Thinking of flying out of Tenerife South Airport (TFS)? Direct Tenerife to Bilbao Airport (BIO) flight tickets can be booked from here.
Volotea operates direct flights from Tenerife to BIO leaving from TFS. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
Volotea is the go-to airline for bookings on the TFS to BIO route.
TFS is about 64 kilometres from central Tenerife. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Tenerife South Airport the day before your Tenerife to BIO flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Tenerife South Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 64.91%.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Have a late flight from Tenerife to Bilbao Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near BIO and hit the pillow fast:
Go where the road takes you with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and see more of Bilbao and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Tenerife to Bilbao Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Bilbao. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
$54 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Bilbao Airport. Return flights start at $107. These fares can change depending on availability.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Tenerife to Bilbao Airport (BIO). July is when most people visit Bilbao. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Lock in a Tenerife to BIO flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bilbao to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tenerife to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Bilbao
Start your Bilbao trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Tenerife to Bilbao Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Guggenheim and Bilbao BBK Live are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Bilbao to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at El gran Árbol y el Ojo (Museo Guggenheim).
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Arévalo is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No journey is complete without visiting Plaza de la Constitución, Iglesia San Martin and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.