Travelling from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao is one hour ahead of Leeds and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LBA to BIO flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bilbao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LBA and BIO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, 39 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 84 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LBA to BIO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bilbao Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LBA to BIO.
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Handy information about Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
68.63% of flights taking off from Leeds Bradford International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Leeds to Leeds Bradford International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LBA:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you have a late Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BIO:
Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and discover Bilbao and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bilbao. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Leeds Bradford International 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 25ºC (77ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LBA to BIO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No trip is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.