Flying from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Santorini International Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Bilbao is one hour behind Santorini (Thira) and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your JTR to BIO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Bilbao (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a breeze with Volotea. This popular airline offers direct flights from Santorini International Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Volotea is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini International Airport to Bilbao Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JTR and BIO:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is £56. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £174. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from JTR to BIO, book your journey seven months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Bilbao Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from JTR to BIO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Santorini International Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
92.74% of flights leaving Santorini International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of JTR.
Central Santorini (Thira) to Santorini International Airport is around 3 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a convenient hotel near JTR? If you're boarding an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santorini International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and discover Bilbao and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to central Bilbao has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Bilbao Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bilbao in January.
When booking your flight from Santorini International Airport to Bilbao Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JTR to BIO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Bilbao, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel about 150 miles south-east to Zaragoza to tick off its must-visit sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 210 miles south-west of Bilbao, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
