Cheap Flights from Glasgow to Bilbao

It's relatively easy to find cheap flights from Glasgow to Bilbao with one stop. However, there are no direct flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO). British Airways, Iberia, Air France and KLM all fly the route. The cheapest tickets can be found by combining flights on easyJet and Flybe or booking a one-stop flight with easyJet.

Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Bilbao (BIO) is another possibility. There are fewer flight options from Glasgow to Bilbao from this airport, but tickets from Glasgow Prestwick may be a bit cheaper. To get to Bilbao from this airport, you'll need to book tickets on two different carriers: Ryanair and Vueling Airlines. Purchase a ticket on Ryanair from Glasgow Prestwick to Malaga (AGP) or Ibiza (IBZ) and a second ticket from one of these two destinations to Bilbao with Vueling Airlines.

A passport is required to board flights from Glasgow to Bilbao. Glasgow Prestwick Airport recommends that travellers arrive three hours before departure for international flights. Flights to Bilbao from Glasgow International Airport depart from Terminal 1.

There are more than 12 retail stores at Glasgow International Airport to entertain those waiting to board a cheap flight. Shops include Victoria's Secret, WHSmith, Dixons Travel, Accessorize and Boots. You can choose from a number of different restaurants and cafes at the airport, including Beardmore Bar & Restaurant, Frankie & Benny's, Panopolis and Caledonia Bar & Restaurant.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has two post-security dining options for travellers to enjoy while waiting to take their flight from Glasgow to Bilbao. The Elvis Presley Bar is available for those interested in a leisurely meal, and The Food Village provides meals on the go. Shopping options are limited to WHSmith and a duty-free shop.

MasQMenos has snacks available for travellers upon arrival in Bilbao. To shop at the airport, you'll have to go to the departures area. Hub Convenience is located in the pre-security departures area.

What to Expect When You Arrive in Bilbao

Spain's currency is the euro. There is an ATM in the arrivals area, so you can use your debit card to withdraw a few euros before leaving the airport.

The airport has convenient car hire facilities. Use Skyscanner's helpful tool to find the best holiday car hire rates. You can find more information about hotels in Bilbao on Skyscanner too.

The necessities of daily life are slightly cheaper in Bilbao than in Glasgow. A meal at a moderately priced restaurant will cost you approximately 11 per cent less while on holiday in Bilbao.

Time and Weather Differences

Glasgow is one hour behind Bilbao. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time.

August is the hottest month of the year in Bilbao with an average high temperature of 26 °C. The average high in Glasgow in August is 18 °C. Balbao's coldest weather comes in January when the city sees average high temperatures of 13 °C. January's average high in Glasgow is only 5 °C.