Travelling from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport (BIO). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the two main airports in Los Angeles.
Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Your flight from Los Angeles to BIO won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more people on the move during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Los Angeles to BIO with a stopover. To see the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers between LAX and BIO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
LAX is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Break up your flight from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Van Nuys Airport and BIO are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
You can reach VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in about 34 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Los Angeles to BIO, take things easy in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to the centre of Bilbao is around 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 29 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
For a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport, Rs79,513 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from Rs152,352. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Los Angeles to BIO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Bilbao. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Bilbao. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Los Angeles to BIO sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bilbao
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Bilbao Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bilbao:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Etxebarria Parkea, Puente de La Salve and Bilbao Fine Arts Museum are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Bilbao itinerary.
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