Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 5 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Santiago de Compostela and Bilbao have the same timezone (UTC+1).
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport start at 07:00 — the first with Iberia. The last departure is the 21:45 service with Iberia. In total, there are 31 weekly services between BIO and SCQ.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Vueling is your gateway to discovering Santiago de Compostela (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the most popular stopovers between BIO and SCQ:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Valencia Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Once you've booked cheap ticket from BIO to SCQ, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't required since you're flying within Spain. As long as you have some other form of identification, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
25 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Return flights start from 55 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book 10 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BIO to SCQ.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from BIO to SCQ. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll tell you when the price changes.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The journey from central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport takes around 29 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 9 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to BIO? If you're catching an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SCQ:
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
From Santiago de Compostela Airport, Santiago de Compostela is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santiago de Compostela. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Santiago de Compostela is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to SCQ in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Santiago de Compostela
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in Santiago de Compostela right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from BIO to SCQ:
Monte do Gozo and Praza da Quintana are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Santiago de Compostela itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Pazo de Raxoi.
Complete your Santiago de Compostela trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Santiago de Compostela Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Santiago de Compostela getaway.
