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Prices starting at $119 for return flights and $39 for one-way flights to Barcelona were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Origin Airport IATA Code | BIO |
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Destination Airport IATA Code | BCN |
Distance | 289 mi |
Direct Flight Airlines | Qatar Airways, Vueling, Iberia |
Earliest Flight Arrival | 5:55AM UTC |
Latest Flight Arrival | 6:30PM UTC |
One of the most convenient and popular ways to travel from the city of Bilbao, Spain, to domestic or international destinations is through Bilbao Airport. The airport is situated approximately 8 miles north of the city between the cities of Sondika and Loiu. Visitors searching for cheap flights from Bilbao can use Orbitz.com to quickly compare the cost of tickets on numerous airlines flying out of the airport, including Lufthansa, Iberia, EasyJet and TAP Portugal.
There are ample car parking facility options at the Bilbao Airport. Along with a small express parking lot, the airport also offers a general parking lot for both short-term and long-term customers. The rate in the general parking lot is $1.00 for the first 30 minutes. The daily rate is $15.00
Visitors planning to fly out of Bilbao can take the BizkaiBus bus line. The bus connects the downtown area with the city bus station at the airport. Stops occur every 30 minutes. Other transportation options include taxicabs and commercial shuttles. Many people also opt to rent a car and drive to the airport. Orbitz.com can help travelers book cheap car rental rates quickly.
While waiting for your flight, you can easily find a quick snack or light meal at the Bilbao Airport. Restaurant options include Cafeteria Derio for breakfast, snacks, and teas. Cafeteria Ganeko and Cafeteria Usoa offer drinks, snacks, pastries and cakes. The Restaurante Aeropuerto de Bilbao offers specialty items, including traditional Basque dishes. The dining offerings at the airport make it easy to catch a bite to eat before boarding cheap flights from Bilboa booked through Orbitz.com.
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is the second largest city in Spain and has a population of over 1.6 million. Flights to Barcelona arrive at the Barcelona El Prat Airport, located about 11 miles from the center of the city. The airport is one of the top 10 busiest in Europe, with over 34 million passengers passing through it in 2011. Some of the airlines flying into El Prat Airport include Aeroflot, Air France, British Airways, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, with most offering reservation services with great deals for budget travelers through Orbitz.com.
Travel from the airport to the downtown area is available by commuter train, taxi and the city's bus services. The rail service connects Terminal 2 at the airport to the Barcelona Metro, while a bus service is available every 10 minutes. The train takes 27 minutes, while buses take approximately 35 minutes to make the journey to the downtown area. Bus and metro tickets cost about $16 and include transfers, with the ability to use the ticket on both transport types. Taxis can be caught in front of each of the airport's terminals. More than one suitcase or larger items will incur an additional transport fee when using the city taxis.
Those traveling to Barcelona should expect mild seasonal weather conditions, with summer temperatures ranging from lows in the mid-50s to highs in the low 80s. During the winter, temperatures drop to the mid-teens, with highs generally around the low to mid-40s. Those enjoying summers in Barcelona should need nothing more than a light jacket on cooler evenings, while those visiting in the winter should wear moderate to heavy clothing with a heavy jacket to ward off the cold.
Barcelona is a city that devotes much of its entertainment energy to the arts, offering live music and theatre in a variety of genres. There's everything from opera at the Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house to the annual three-day Sonar pop music festival. Sports are also a major attraction for those taking flights to Barcelona, as it's the home of the world-famous football team FC Barcelona along with professional basketball and rugby teams.
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