Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 2 hours 7 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao Airport. Amsterdam and Bilbao are in the same timezone — UTC+1.
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao Airport start from 06:50 — the first with KLM. The last departure is the 20:40 option with KLM. Overall, you can choose from 56 services every week between AMS and BIO.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Vueling is your gateway to discovering Bilbao (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao Airport offered by this popular airline.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AMS and BIO include:
Brussels Airport
Geneve Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from AMS to BIO, check whether you need a visa to enter Spain. Visa and travel document requirements can differ and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao Airport is 75 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 104 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AMS to BIO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol can be reached in about 23 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 29 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bilbao. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from AMS to BIO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Bilbao
Once you've booked your flights from AMS to BIO, you'll need to find a hotel in Bilbao. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Etxebarria Parkea, Puente de La Salve and Bilbao Fine Arts Museum are top sights which should feature on any good Bilbao itinerary.
Complete your Bilbao trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Bilbao Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Bilbao.