Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Zurich and Bilbao follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from ZRH to BIO start at 05:45 — the first with Edelweiss Air. The last service of the day is at 19:20 with Edelweiss Air. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ZRH to BIO flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Flying into Bilbao (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a breeze with edelweiss air. This popular airline has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Edelweiss air has the highest passenger demand on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
$89 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Return flights start at $181. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ZRH to BIO.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights taking off from Zurich Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar to explore Bilbao and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to the centre of Bilbao has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Bilbao. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to BIO sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are among its highlights.