Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Bilbao and Amsterdam follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 21 weekly Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with KLM is the earliest you can take. KLM operates the last service of the day at 17:20.
To ensure you catch your BIO to AMS flight, 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 standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Amsterdam (and then seeing more of the Netherlands!) is a breeze with KLM. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
KLM is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Vueling ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BIO to AMS flights, with 87.5% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BIO and AMS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels International Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from BIO land on time.
Bilbao Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near BIO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amsterdam and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Amsterdam. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BIO to AMS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've done Amsterdam, now it's time to discover other corners of the Netherlands. Travel around 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its top attractions. From Erasmus Bridge to Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
The Hague is another favourite destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without experiencing Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
