Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Manchester is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Bilbao.
You can choose from four weekly Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport flights. The 10:15 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 22:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BIO to MAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Manchester (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is easyJet.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for BIO to MAN flights is easyJet.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BIO and MAN include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart BIO reach their destination on time.
Bilbao Airport is around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Bilbao. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BIO:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider booking a hotel near MAN if you're catching a late Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Manchester Airport rental car and explore Manchester and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is approximately 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Manchester. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Manchester. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to visit Manchester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 23ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to MAN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Manchester. Around 257 kms (160 miles) away to the south-east, popular attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 113 kms (70 miles) south of Manchester. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham are highlights.