Flying from New York to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in New York. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from New York to Bilbao Airport (BIO) taking off from here.
The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of New York. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from New York to BIO.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to BIO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from New York to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of all flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Planning to catch a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Bilbao Airport (BIO) plane tickets are available from here.
Take a direct flight from New York to BIO with United Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of EWR.
United has the largest share of bookings on the EWR to BIO route.
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Bilbao Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and BIO:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your New York to BIO flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to arrive by car and 55 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Bilbao Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider booking a hotel close to BIO if you have a late flight from New York to Bilbao Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your New York to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Central Bilbao is around 11 kilometres from Bilbao Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
₹ 19,992 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Bilbao Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 46,297. These prices may change based on availability.
Snap up cheap flights from New York to BIO by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
November is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a New York to Bilbao Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from New York to Bilbao Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from New York to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Bilbao. May is when most people book flights from New York to Bilbao Airport (BIO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a New York to BIO plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bilbao to range from 16ºC to 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 13ºC.
More about Bilbao
Start your Bilbao trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Bilbao Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Guggenheim and Bilbao Fine Arts Museum are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Bilbao to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Bilboko Donejakue katedrala.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres southeast of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 290 kilometres southwest of Bilbao, Arévalo is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Iglesia San Martin, Plaza de la Constitución and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.