Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, making Edinburgh one hour behind Bilbao.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BIO to EDI flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Edinburgh (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is easy with Vueling. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Vueling.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Edinburgh Airport. These are the top stopovers between BIO and EDI:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is 41 €. A return ticket right now is 96 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BIO to EDI, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BIO to EDI is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart BIO arrive at their destination on time.
Bilbao Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BIO:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're getting in on a late Bilbao Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near EDI:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Edinburgh in March.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BIO to EDI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done Edinburgh, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey about 290 kilometres south to Manchester to tick off its popular sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.