Travelling from Milan to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Milan to Bilbao Airport (BIO) begins with finding the right airport to jet off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main terminals in Milan.
2 hours 5 minutes is the average duration of a direct Milan to Bilbao Airport flight.
Bilbao (where Bilbao Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
The most popular route is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO). There are 5 direct services every week. easyJet operates a 6:15am departure between MXP and BIO.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Milan to BIO.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Bilbao Airport (BIO) depart from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Milan to Bilbao Airport with Vueling. This top airline operates departures from MXP.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MXP and BIO is Vueling.
Vueling ranks highest for on-time performance. A dependable 100.0% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Milano Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Bilbao Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
68.23% of flights that depart Milano Malpensa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Break up your flight from Milan to Bilbao Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and BIO include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
BGY is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 1 hour or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Milan to BIO flight? Check in to a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Lock in a plane ticket from Milan to Bilbao Airport (BIO) out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between LIN and BIO include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Milan to Bilbao Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Milano Linate Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from LIN make it to their destination on schedule 79.56% of the time.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Have a late flight from Milan to Bilbao Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BIO and hit the lights earlier:
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 popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Milan to Bilbao Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to the centre of Bilbao is around 5 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, 16 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Bilbao Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 34 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Milan to BIO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Bilbao. July is when most people book flights from Milan to Bilbao Airport (BIO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Milan to BIO plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bilbao to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Bilbao Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Bilbao
Start your Bilbao trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Bilbao Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Guggenheim, Bilbao BBK Live and El gran Árbol y el Ojo (Museo Guggenheim) are must-do's during your Bilbao adventure.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Spain, consider Arévalo, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Plaza de la Constitución, Iglesia San Martin and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo are key highlights.