Flying from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 1 hour 6 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport. Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela have the same timezone — UTC+1.
You can choose from 31 weekly flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport. The 07:00 departure with Iberia is the earliest flight out from SCQ to BIO. Iberia operates the latest service of the day at 21:45.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Iberia has direct flights from Santiago de Compostela 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 your schedule allows.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the SCQ - BIO route are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Ibiza Airport
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within Spain. You will need a valid proof of identity though, like a driver's license or an ID card. Put them on your packing list once you've booked cheap ticket from SCQ to BIO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport is R 517. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,094. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 10 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SCQ to BIO.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela Airport can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near SCQ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider booking a hotel near BIO if you're taking a late flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Bilbao. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 9 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 29 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Bilbao. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to go to Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCQ to BIO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 13ºC then.
More about Bilbao
Start your Bilbao trip right by finding an amazing stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from SCQ to BIO, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Etxebarria Parkea, Puente de La Salve and Bilbao Fine Arts Museum are leading attractions which should be on every Bilbao itinerary.
Complete your Bilbao trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Bilbao Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Bilbao.