Travelling from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao.
Your flight from Melbourne to BIO won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BIO flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Follow your own route with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and find adventure across Bilbao and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Bilbao Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, central Bilbao is around 11 kms (7 miles) away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Right now, £476 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £1,014. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to BIO. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Melbourne to Bilbao Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to BIO.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to go to Bilbao. June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport (BIO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Melbourne to BIO plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 25ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 13ºC.
More about Bilbao
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Bilbao Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bilbao:
Guggenheim and "El gran Árbol y el Ojo" (Museo Guggenheim) are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Bilbao must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Casco Viejo.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bilbao. Around 241 kms (150 miles) away to the southeast, popular attractions include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Arévalo is another essential stop in Spain and is around 290 kms (180 miles) southwest of Bilbao. No trip is complete without visiting Iglesia San Martin, Plaza de la Constitución and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.
