Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels International Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Brussels International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
Every week, there are nine Bilbao Airport to Brussels International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, go for the 06:50 Vueling flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 18:30 with Vueling.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your BIO to BRU flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Brussels Airlines has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Brussels International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Brussels — and maybe even more of Belgium if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Brussels Airlines.
With a dependable 94.12% of services arriving as planned, Vueling has the best on-time performance for BIO to BRU flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Brussels International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BIO and BRU include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
P2,233 is the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Brussels International Airport flight. Return flights start from P4,968. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BIO to BRU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Brussels International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BIO to BRU.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bilbao Airport to Brussels International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from BIO land at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BIO? If you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Brussels International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Reserve a hotel near BRU if you have a late Bilbao Airport to Brussels International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Brussels International Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Brussels International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Brussels International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Brussels. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Brussels International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to BRU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Belgium
You've done Brussels, now it's time to discover other parts of Belgium. Journey around 48 kilometers south to Charleroi to check off its top sights. From Musée de la Photographie to BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Liege is another favourite destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometers east of Brussels. No journey is complete without visiting Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.
