Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Biarritz is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your EDI to BIQ flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Biarritz — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and BIQ:
London Gatwick Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
26 € is the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport flight. A return flight starts at 48 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from EDI to BIQ by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.94% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
Consider booking a hotel near BIQ if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Biarritz Pays Basque Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar and experience more of Biarritz and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to central Biarritz
Biarritz Pays Basque Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Biarritz. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Biarritz based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Biarritz is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to BIQ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've done Biarritz, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel around 241 kilometres east to Toulouse to tick off its top attractions. From Basilique Saint-Sernin to Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Nantes is another essential stop in France and is around 418 kilometres north of Biarritz. No journey is complete without experiencing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.