Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Lisbon one hour behind Bilbao.
You can choose from 24 weekly Bilbao Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights. The 10:55 departure with Vueling is the earliest available. TAP Portugal operates the last service of the day at 22:25.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BIO to LIS flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Lisbon (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is a breeze with TAP Portugal. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with TAP Portugal on this route.
TAP Portugal ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BIO to LIS flights, with 83.02% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BIO and LIS include:
Seville Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Currently, 15 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 35 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BIO to LIS.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BIO to LIS.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
82.76% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of BIO.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near BIO? If you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bilbao Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Pick up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and explore Lisbon and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Lisbon based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BIO to LIS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are among the biggest draws.