Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao is ten hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MEL to BIO flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is ر.ق. 1,644. A round-trip fare is currently ر.ق. 4,052. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to BIO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bilbao Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bilbao Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bilbao and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Bilbao. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bilbao. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to go to Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to BIO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
