Flying from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Dusseldorf. Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport (BIO) jetting off from here.
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport flight.
Bilbao (where Bilbao Airport is located) and Dusseldorf share the UTC+1 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Take your pick of 6 direct services each week between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) and Bilbao Airport (BIO). This is the busiest route, with Eurowings offering a 6:45am departure from DUS to BIO.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dusseldorf to BIO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport (BIO) leave from this terminal.
Eurowings is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport taking off from DUS.
Eurowings sees the most traveller bookings for flights from DUS to BIO.
Eurowings ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 84.21% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Dusseldorf, DUS can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Dusseldorf Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Dusseldorf Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from DUS land on time.
Dusseldorf Weeze Airport (NRN)
Split up your flight from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Dusseldorf Weeze Airport and BIO are:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI)
NRN is about 72 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Dusseldorf to BIO flight? Relax in a hotel near Dusseldorf Weeze Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from Dusseldorf Weeze Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 85% of them touching down on schedule.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Have a late flight from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near BIO and turn out the lights sooner:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, central Bilbao is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
45 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport. A return flight starts from 96 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dusseldorf to BIO. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
January is the quietest month for flights from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport (BIO), while May is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Bilbao based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Dusseldorf to BIO plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Bilbao
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bilbao right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dusseldorf to Bilbao Airport:
Guggenheim and Bilbao Fine Arts Museum are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Bilbao to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Bilboko Donejakue katedrala.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Arévalo is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 290 kilometres southwest of Bilbao. No journey is complete without dropping by Iglesia San Martin, Plaza de la Constitución and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.