Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao is six hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your IAD to BIO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Bilbao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between IAD and BIO include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Right now, 217 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 561 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IAD to BIO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Bilbao Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from IAD to BIO.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near IAD. Whether you have an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Bilbao Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and explore beyond Bilbao's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Bilbao. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Bilbao Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bilbao in March.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to explore Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to BIO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are key reasons to visit.