Traveling from Almeria Airport (LEI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Almeria Airport to Bilbao Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Almeria and Bilbao share the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you get on your LEI to BIO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Vueling is your ticket to exploring Bilbao (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Almeria Airport to Bilbao Airport offered by this popular airline.
Vueling is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almeria Airport to Bilbao Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LEI and BIO:
Seville Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almeria Airport (LEI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
$74 is currently the best price for a one-way Almeria Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Return flights start at $170. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LEI to BIO, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Almeria Airport to Bilbao Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Almeria Airport (LEI)
Almeria Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86.22% of flights that take off from LEI arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Almeria Airport is around 7 miles from central Almeria. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Almeria Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LEI:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Reserve a hotel near BIO if you have a late Almeria Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and discover Bilbao and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Bilbao Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to the center of Bilbao has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
It'll take around 30 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Almeria Airport to Bilbao Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Bilbao in January.
When booking your flight from Almeria Airport to Bilbao Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 61ºF to 77ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 41ºF and 55ºF. Look for cheap tickets from LEI to BIO around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bilbao. Around 150 miles away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you want to check out another side of Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 210 miles south-west of Bilbao. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are among the biggest draws.