Flying from Montreal to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Montreal.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Montreal to BIO. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Bilbao Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
65% of flights that take off from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 23 kilometres from central Montreal. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Montreal to BIO flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Bilbao Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near BIO and turn in quicker:
Explore without limits with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and discover more of Bilbao and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Montreal to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, central Bilbao is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Currently, ₹ 29,051 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Bilbao Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 57,333. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Montreal to BIO. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Montreal to Bilbao Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
January is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Bilbao Airport (BIO), while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Bilbao based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Montreal to BIO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Bilbao Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 13ºC.
More about Bilbao
After booking your flight from Montreal to Bilbao Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bilbao:
Your visit to Bilbao isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Guggenheim, "El gran Árbol y el Ojo" (Museo Guggenheim) and Casco Viejo.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If you want to check out another side of Spain, consider Arévalo, about 290 kilometres southwest of Bilbao. Iglesia San Martin, Plaza de la Constitución and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo are among the biggest draws.