Cheap Flights from Bilbao (BIO) to Manchester (MAN)

Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know

• The average duration of a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport is 2 hours.

• Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Manchester one hour behind Bilbao.

• For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BIO to MAN flight.

• Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

• EasyJet is your gateway to exploring Manchester (and maybe even some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport offered by this popular carrier.

• EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

• If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BIO and MAN:

  • Charles de Gaulle Airport

  • Dublin Airport

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

• The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport flight is £16. A round-trip fare is currently £56. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

• To get cheap tickets from BIO to MAN, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure.

• June is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

• You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BIO to MAN.

• Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)

• Bilbao Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that take off from BIO reach their destination without delay.

• Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is approximately 4 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

• You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.

• Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BIO:

  • LATROUPE La Granja

  • Hotel Ilunion Bilbao

  • Moon Hostel Bio

Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)

• The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:

  • Holiday Inn Manchester Airport

  • Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

  • Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport

• Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Manchester Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and explore beyond Manchester's usual tourist stops.

• Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks before your trip.

Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester

• Manchester Airport to the centre of Manchester has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.

• Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)

• The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Manchester based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

• The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

• January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BIO to MAN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

• London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Manchester. Around 160 miles away to the south-east, top sights here include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.

• If there's time to check out another major stop in United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 70 miles south of Manchester. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are key highlights.