Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport is 2 hours.
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bilbao one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to BIO start from 06:30 — the first with Vueling. The latest departure is at 19:45 with Vueling. Overall, you can take your pick of 27 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to BIO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Vueling offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Bilbao — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Vueling.
Vueling is a leader in on-time performance for LGW to BIO flights, with 92.31% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and BIO:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
24 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. A return flight starts at 40 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to BIO, book your trip one month before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to BIO.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from LGW.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bilbao and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Bilbao Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Bilbao. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bilbao. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to BIO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No journey is complete without seeing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.