Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
The timezone in Bilbao is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
To ensure you catch your HEL to BIO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bilbao Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between HEL and BIO:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is ر.ق. 333. A return fare is currently ر.ق. 647. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to BIO if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bilbao Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HEL to BIO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BIO:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Bilbao and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks before you set off.
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.
Travelling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bilbao. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to BIO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key reasons to visit.
