Travelling from New York to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Bilbao Airport (BIO) begins with finding the right airport to start your journey. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.
Bilbao is 5 hours ahead of New York. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to BIO.
August is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from New York to BIO. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
EWR is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Need a handy hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Bilbao Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Bilbao Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between John F. Kennedy International Airport and BIO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 48 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport the day before your flight from New York to BIO:
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider booking a hotel close to BIO if you're taking a late flight from New York to Bilbao Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 29 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
For a one-way ticket from New York to Bilbao Airport, 204 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just 405 €. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to lock in cheap tickets from New York to BIO. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a wider choice of departure times and dates.
Finding cheap tickets from New York to Bilbao Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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The best time to fly from New York to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Bilbao Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Bilbao in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from New York to BIO for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bilbao to range from 16ºC to 25ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from New York to Bilbao Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bilbao
After booking your flight from New York to Bilbao Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bilbao:
Etxebarria Parkea and Puente de La Salve are just two of the top attractions to add to your Bilbao itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Bilbao Fine Arts Museum.
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