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Flight Lyon - Bilbao

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As the capital of the Biscay province, Bilbao is the biggest town in the Spanish Basque Country. Nestled away at the foot of the mountains and just a stone’s throw away from the Atlantic Ocean, Bilbao is a dynamic city, reborn after its harsh industrial past. Now, art and gastronomy are key in this pleasant Spanish city.

Flight Lyon (LYS) - Bilbao (BIO)

The Volotea airline will be offering weekly flights as of April 2020 between the airports of Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and Bilbao (BIO).

To book your flight, or check dates, times and prices, you can browse through out timetable, which also includes the various promotions currently on.

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Services at Bilbao airport

  • Upon arrival A brasserie-style restaurant is located in the arrivals area. A play area for children is also available in the arrivals hall.

  • Upon departure
    A duty-free area is available to passengers, for them to buy all their perfume, accessories and food items. There are also several press corners in the departure area. A shop specialised in Basque Country souvenirs and products is located in the departure area, so you can bring back a few goodies from your stay in Bilbao. There are also plenty of take-away, fast-food and table-service restaurants if you get hungry.

Services for reduced mobility passengers.
 

Transfer from airport to Bilbao

  • Public transport: the A3247 bus line links the airport to the city of Bilbao. At the airport, there are two stops for this line: one at arrivals and the other at departures.
  • Taxi: the Asociación Auto Taxis Femade taxi company drives travellers to and from the airport. Their vehicles can be found in the arrivals area.

Useful information about Bilbao

Weather

Essentials

Distance

675 km

Flight duration

01:20

Local time

02:10

Jet lag

0 h

Currency

Euro

Language

Spanish

Localisation

Latitude : 45.9310363
Longitude : -3.4210159

5 Reasons to go to Bilbao

1. Visit Bilbao’s famous Guggenheim museum

Bilbao’s Guggenheim museum is renowned throughout the world. It was built in 1997 along the Nervión River, that crosses the city. It is dedicated to modern art - from 1950 to present times. Monumental works of art are also visible outside the building, such as the “Puppy” - a huge dog made of flowers. The building is a work of art in itself, made of stone, glass and titanium and designed by Frank Gehry.

2. Strolling through the Casco Viejo streets

The Casco Viejo area is Bilbao’s old town. This part of town is also nicknamed “las Siete Calles” - the Seven Streets in English - as it counts seven main streets. This pedestrian district is bursting with lively bars, restaurant and shops. The Ribera open market, selling local produce, is also held there.

3. Taste the town’s famous pintxos

Pintxos look a lot like Spanish tapas. They are bite-sized versions of larger dishes. Most bars offer them, and they can be enjoyed with friends or family in a relaxed atmosphere. Made with meat, fish or vegetables, they can be marinated or plain...there are lots to choose from. They can be savoured with a glass of Rioja wine, produced not far from Bilbao.

4. Crossing the river on the Puente de Vizcaya

The Puente de Vizcaya is a transporter bridge, built during the 19th century. Foot passengers and car-drivers can cross the river in a gondola. This bridge is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can take a lift up to the top of this structure. From the top, you can look out over Bilbao’s harbour and port entrance.

5. Wandering through the center of Bilbao

The centre of Bilbao draws on various influences and represents lots of different eras. Indeed, many buildings have façades with bow windows. There are also a few Art Deco and Art Nouveau monuments scattered along the streets. For a resolutely arty stay, the Euskalduna Convention and Music Centre, as well as the Basque Culture museum, Bullfighting museum and Fine Arts museum are all located in the city centre.

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