Travelling from Paris to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Bilbao Airport (BIO) begins with finding the most convenient airport to jet off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are your options in Paris.
The average duration of a direct Paris to Bilbao Airport flight is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris.
With 17 direct flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the most popular route. Air France operates the earliest flight at 8:45am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from CDG to BIO is with Air France at 8:45pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Paris to BIO.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Reach your destination without the detour from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Direct flights from Paris to Bilbao Airport (BIO) operate from here.
Air France is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Paris to Bilbao Airport departing from CDG.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between CDG and BIO is Air France.
With an impressive 80.0% of services landing on schedule, Air France is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
CDG is about 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Paris to Bilbao Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
61.46% of flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport reach their destination on time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Bilbao Airport (BIO) plane ticket with departures from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Work out whether leaving from ORY works best for your plans.
Take a direct flight from Paris to BIO with Vueling. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of ORY.
Vueling is the top choice for passengers flying from ORY to BIO.
You can arrive at ORY from central Paris in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Paris to BIO flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Bilbao Airport (BIO) departing from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between BVA and BIO include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
The trip to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Paris to Bilbao Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of BVA is 66.39%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Have a late flight from Paris to Bilbao Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near BIO and be in snooze mode sooner:
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.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Paris to Bilbao Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Central Bilbao is roughly 5 kilometres from Bilbao Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Bilbao Airport is 35 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 61 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Paris to BIO. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Bilbao. July is when most people book flights from Paris to Bilbao Airport (BIO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Paris to BIO plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Bilbao Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Bilbao
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bilbao right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Paris to Bilbao Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some 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
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Bilbao, Arévalo is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Plaza de la Constitución, Iglesia San Martin and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.