Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao is seven hours behind Hong Kong and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your HKG to BIO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Bilbao Airport. These are the top stopovers between HKG and BIO:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is £200. A round-trip ticket is currently £392. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from HKG to BIO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HKG to BIO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to Hong Kong International Airport's on-time performance, 73.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Hong Kong International Airport from central Hong Kong, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near HKG:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider booking a hotel near BIO if you have a late Hong Kong International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and explore beyond Bilbao's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is approximately 4 miles from central Bilbao. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Bilbao. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKG to BIO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bilbao. Around 150 miles away to the south-east, its best attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 210 miles south-west of Bilbao, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
