Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, making Bilbao one hour ahead of Lisbon.
Flights from LIS to BIO start from 07:45 — the earliest with TAP Portugal. The latest departure is at 20:10 with Vueling. Overall, there are 12 weekly Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LIS to BIO flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Bilbao (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy with TAP Portugal. This popular airline has direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is TAP Portugal.
TAP Portugal is the most punctual carrier operating LIS to BIO flights. A dependable 88.68% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIS and BIO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Seville Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is ₹ 2,387. A return plane ticket right now is ₹ 4,488. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from LIS to BIO, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LIS to BIO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
64.1% of flights taking off from Lisbon Portela Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near LIS. Whether you have an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
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 main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about 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 the centre of Bilbao has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bilbao in January.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you'd like to go to Bilbao during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to BIO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Bilbao, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel about 241 kilometres south-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No journey is complete without visiting Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
