Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Birmingham one hour behind Bilbao.
Leave enough time to catch your BIO to BHX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe 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 Bilbao Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between BIO and BHX:
Dublin Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Right now, £44 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £106. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BIO to BHX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport to Birmingham International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BIO to BHX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bilbao Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
82.76% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of BIO.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BIO:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're getting in on a late Bilbao Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near BHX:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Birmingham and beyond.
Booking your ride from Birmingham International Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 15 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Birmingham International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Birmingham. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BIO to BHX in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Birmingham. Around 100 miles away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 75 miles south-west of Birmingham, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
