Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport.
The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
You can choose from 159 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 19:45.
Your LGW to BIO flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
EasyJet is your ticket to exploring Bilbao (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LGW to BIO flights is Vueling. Its services land as planned 72.69% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and BIO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is 24 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 37 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to BIO, book your journey seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to BIO.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider booking a hotel close to BIO if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and explore beyond Bilbao's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to central Bilbao has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bilbao. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to go to Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to BIO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, about 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are the start of reasons to visit.