Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from BIO to SCQ start at 07:00 — the first with Iberia. The latest departure is at 20:10 with Iberia. Overall, you can choose from 31 weekly Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flights.
Your BIO to SCQ flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Iberia offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Santiago de Compostela — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
Iberia has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With an impressive 94.02% of services arriving on schedule, Iberia is the most punctual carrier for BIO to SCQ flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. These are the top stopovers between BIO and SCQ:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Valencia Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Rs5,423 is currently the best price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs14,030. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BIO to SCQ, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BIO to SCQ.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that depart BIO reach their destination without delay.
Bilbao Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BIO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SCQ if you're on a late Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Click and Rent or OK Mobility and see more of Santiago de Compostela and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Santiago de Compostela Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport to the centre of Santiago de Compostela has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Santiago de Compostela in January.
The warmest month in Santiago de Compostela is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to SCQ in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Santiago de Compostela is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. About 322 kilometres south-east of Santiago de Compostela, a visit to Salamanca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Teo is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 14 kilometres south of Santiago de Compostela. No trip is complete without experiencing Catarata Teo, Área Recreativa Mouromorto and Ponte Medieval de Pontevea.
