Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes. Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, making Ponta Delgada 2 hours behind Bilbao.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Azores Airlines has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to tick off the sights in Ponta Delgada — plus maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the popular stopovers between BIO and PDL:
Faro Airport
Porto Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Portugal. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before booking your cheap ticket from BIO to PDL, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bilbao Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is RM379. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM884. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BIO to PDL, reserve your trip 4 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 9 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 29 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near BIO. Whether you have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
If you're on a late flight from Bilbao Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PDL:
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 33 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Ponta Delgada in February.
When booking your flight from Bilbao Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 24ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BIO to PDL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ponta Delgada
After locking in your flights from BIO to PDL, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Ponta Delgada. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Portas da Cidade, Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao and Igreja do Santo Cristo are leading attractions which should be on every Ponta Delgada itinerary.
Complete your Ponta Delgada trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Joao Paulo II Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Ponta Delgada.