Flying from Munich Airport (MUC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Munich Airport to Bilbao Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Munich and Bilbao are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 19 weekly Munich Airport to Bilbao Airport flights. The 08:35 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 21:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your MUC to BIO flight.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Bilbao (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a snap with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Munich Airport to Bilbao Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates MUC to BIO flights. A dependable 81.48% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Munich Airport to Bilbao Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MUC and BIO:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Right now, £62 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Munich Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £113. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MUC to BIO.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Bilbao Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Munich Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
Of all flights leaving Munich Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Munich to Munich Airport is approximately 40 kms (25 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Munich Airport to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Munich Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Bilbao and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Munich Airport to Bilbao Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Bilbao in March.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Munich Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MUC to BIO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Bilbao, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey about 241 kms (150 miles) south-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 338 kms (210 miles) south-west of Bilbao. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are key highlights.