Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, making Bilbao one hour behind Athens.
Your ATH to BIO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bilbao Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Bilbao — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bilbao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ATH and BIO include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is £25. A round-trip fare is currently £61. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from ATH to BIO by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Landing cheap flights from ATH to BIO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bilbao Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Reserve a hotel near BIO if you're on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and explore beyond Bilbao's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bilbao. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to explore Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to BIO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bilbao. Around 150 miles away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 210 miles south-west of Bilbao. No journey is complete without experiencing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.