Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cork Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Bilbao is one hour ahead of Cork and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your ORK to BIO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Aer Lingus is your ticket to exploring Bilbao (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Cork Airport to Bilbao Airport offered by this carrier.
Aer Lingus is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cork Airport to Bilbao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ORK and BIO include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Manchester Airport
Valencia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cork Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is 46 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 90 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from ORK to BIO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Cork Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ORK to BIO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cork Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Cork Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from ORK arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
Cork Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Cork. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ORK? If you've booked an early flight from Cork Airport to Bilbao Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cork Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar to explore Bilbao and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Cork Airport to Bilbao Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Bilbao. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Cork Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORK to BIO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are key highlights.