Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Bilbao.
Take your pick of seven weekly Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport flights. The 14:55 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight available. Volotea operates the last service of the day at 20:05.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BIO to OPO flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Vueling offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Porto — and maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Vueling.
Vueling tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BIO to OPO flights, with 82.76% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BIO and OPO include:
Madrid Airport
Ibiza Airport
Seville Airport
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from BIO touch down on schedule 85% of the time.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is approximately 11 kms (7 miles). 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 around 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near BIO? If you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OPO instead:
Grab a Porto Airport rental car and explore Porto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Porto Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is approximately 11 kms (7 miles) from the centre of Porto. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Porto based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Porto Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Porto, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BIO to OPO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 274 kms (170 miles) south of Porto, a trip to Lisbon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Porto, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.