Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour ahead of Bilbao.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BIO to HEL flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BIO and HEL include:
Hamburg Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
₹ 8,782 is the best price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 23,386. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BIO to HEL if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BIO to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
82.76% of flights leaving Bilbao Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from BIO.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to BIO:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the centre of Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to explore Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to HEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you're eager to discover another side of Finland, head for Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are among its highlights.
