Flying from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in London. Explore your options departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted Airport (STN) when reserving your flight from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ).
The timezone in Biarritz is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Biarritz Pays Basque Airport is located in Biarritz.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to BIQ, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to BIQ that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and BIQ include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
LHR is around 24 kilometers from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) plane ticket from this hub.
Get on your direct flight from London to BIQ with easyJet. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of LGW.
EasyJet is the go-to airline for bookings on the LGW to BIQ route.
Go with easyJet if punctuality is a priority. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Biarritz Pays Basque Airport touch down as scheduled 100.0% of the time.
LGW is about 48 kilometers from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to BIQ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport departing from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Ryanair is one airline that offers direct London to BIQ plane tickets from STN.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Ryanair from STN to BIQ.
With 75.0% of services landing as planned, Ryanair is the top on-time carrier on this route.
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
About Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
Have a late flight from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near BIQ and hit the pillow fast:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport flight.
Getting from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to central Biarritz
Central Biarritz is around 3 kilometers from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
P1,174 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport. Return flights start at P2,349. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to BIQ.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
July is when most people book flights from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ). Plan your visit to Biarritz in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your London to BIQ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Biarritz, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Biarritz
Start your Biarritz trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of things to do in Biarritz when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Grande Plage de Biarritz followed by Biarritz plage et Casino and Sunset view.
Explore more of France
Biarritz has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometers east of Biarritz, a visit to Toulouse will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.
Around 177 kilometers northeast of Biarritz, Bordeaux is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at National Opera of Bordeaux, Museum de Bordeaux and Château La Mission Haut-Brion.