Flying from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ): What you need to know
You can take your pick of multiple airports when organising your flight from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Biarritz Pays Basque Airport is located in Biarritz. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
Leave enough time to make your flight from London to BIQ. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to BIQ that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LHR and BIQ include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kms (19 miles) in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) plane ticket from this popular hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to BIQ are available with easyJet.
On the LGW to BIQ route, easyJet is the preferred choice for many passengers.
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kms (50 miles) or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to BIQ flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport leaving from Stansted Airport (STN).
Ryanair is one reputable carrier that offers direct London to BIQ plane tickets from STN.
The most frequently booked airline between STN and BIQ is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kms (40 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BIQ:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Biarritz Pays Basque Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Biarritz and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to central Biarritz
Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to central Biarritz is around 2 miles. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
At the moment, £17 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £34. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to BIQ.
The best month for landing cheap London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Biarritz. July is when most people book flights from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Biarritz is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your London to BIQ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Biarritz
Start your Biarritz trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Biarritz when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Grande Plage de Biarritz followed by Biarritz plage et Casino and Biarritz, Francia.
Explore more of France
Toulouse is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Biarritz. Around 241 kms (150 miles) away to the east, check out popular attractions including Canal du Midi, place du capitole and Museum of natural History.
If you want to check out another great destination in France, consider Bordeaux, about 177 kms (110 miles) north-east of Biarritz. Bordeaux Museum of Wines, Wine Corner and Bordeaux Wine School (Ecole du Vin) are among the biggest draws.