Flying from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Geneva Airport to Bilbao Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Geneva and Bilbao are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your GVA to BIO flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
EasyJet has direct flights from Geneva Airport to Bilbao Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Bilbao — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
Among carriers operating GVA to BIO flights, easyJet has the best track record for timely arrivals.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Geneva Airport to Bilbao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between GVA and BIO include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Right now, AED 182 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Geneva Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 307. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from GVA to BIO, book your journey one month before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Geneva Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Geneva Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Geneva Airport (GVA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Geneva Airport, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Geneva Airport from central Geneva, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near GVA? If you've booked an early flight from Geneva Airport to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're coming in on a late Geneva Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BIO:
Pick up a Bilbao Airport rental car and explore Bilbao and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The quietest month for a flight from Geneva Airport to Bilbao Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Bilbao based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Geneva Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from GVA to BIO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Bilbao. Around 241 kilometers away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 338 kilometers south-west of Bilbao. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are among its highlights.