Flying from Granada Airport (GRX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Granada and Bilbao are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from eight weekly Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport flights. The 13:30 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight available. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 17:35.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your GRX to BIO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Vueling is your gateway to discovering Bilbao (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport offered by this carrier.
Vueling tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating GRX to BIO flights, Vueling has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between GRX and BIO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Tenerife North Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Granada Airport (GRX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, 24 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 50 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from GRX to BIO by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GRX to BIO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Granada Airport (GRX)
Granada Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from GRX land on schedule 86.9% of the time.
Central Granada to Granada Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near GRX? If you've booked an early flight from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider booking a hotel close to BIO if you're taking a late Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and explore Bilbao and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bilbao. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Granada Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from GRX to BIO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.