Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Bilbao, where Bilbao Airport is located. Bucharest operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from BIO to Bucharest. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from BIO to Bucharest. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
You can travel to Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Spain. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Bilbao Airport to Bucharest, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.
Travelling from central Bilbao to BIO takes around 29 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 9 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near BIO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Bucharest or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bucharest
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bilbao Airport to Bucharest is 53 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 115 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BIO to Bucharest if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Bilbao Airport to Bucharest throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from BIO to Bucharest. There's no need to check every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes.
Tailor your travel plans with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Bucharest.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to the centre of Bucharest is about 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 36 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to OTP if you're taking a late flight from Bilbao Airport to Bucharest. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Bucharest. To escape the crowds, head to Bucharest in April when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Bilbao Airport to Bucharest, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from BIO to Bucharest in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bucharest right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Bucharest:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are popular attractions which should feature on any good Bucharest itinerary.
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