Travelling from Houston to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Bilbao is seven hours ahead of Houston. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Houston to BIO. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and spring break will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Houston to BIO leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
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The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Houston to Bilbao Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
79% of flights that take off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Houston to BIO flight, stay in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Bilbao Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BIO:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Houston to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, central Bilbao is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Bilbao Airport is $424. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $920. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to BIO. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Houston to Bilbao Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Houston to BIO.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to visit Bilbao. May is when most people book flights from Houston to Bilbao Airport (BIO), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Houston to BIO plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Bilbao
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Bilbao Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bilbao:
Your visit to Bilbao won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Guggenheim, Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Bilboko Donejakue katedrala.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Bilbao, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometres southeast to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 290 kilometres southwest of Bilbao, Arévalo is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Iglesia San Martin, Plaza de la Constitución and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.
