Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
Choose from 141 weekly Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. The 06:50 departure with KLM is the earliest flight available. KLM operates the last service of the day at 20:10.
Your BIO to AMS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
KLM is your gateway to discovering Amsterdam (and maybe even some other great corners of Netherlands!). Browse the direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with KLM on this route.
With a dependable 88.0% of services arriving as planned, Vueling has the best on-time performance for BIO to AMS flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BIO and AMS include:
Brussels Airport
Bristol Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
36 € is currently the best price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts from 105 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book eight months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BIO to AMS.
The cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
82.76% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of BIO.
Bilbao Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BIO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you have a late Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near AMS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to visit Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BIO to AMS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've done Amsterdam, now it's time to explore other parts of Netherlands. Journey around 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to tick off its must-visit sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Netherlands, head for The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are highlights.