Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bilbao four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAA to BIO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to discover a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Bilbao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt Airport is a popular stop between MAA and BIO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
At the moment, ₹ 31,351 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 49,573. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to BIO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Bilbao Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chennai 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 a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and explore beyond Bilbao's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Bilbao Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Bilbao in January.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to BIO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another standout destination in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No trip is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.