Flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bilbao Airport Airport (BIO)
Flights from Cork to Sondica are in quite low demand and there is only one airliner that operates flights – Aer Lingus. The official airport code for Cork is ORK and for Sondica it is BIO.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
The time zone at Sondica is different from Cork, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
If you are renting a car at Sondica Airport (BIO) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Sondica Airport (BIO) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Ensure your arrival at Sondica Airport (BIO) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Cork to Sondica, please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Aer Lingus | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12:25 | 12:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Aer Lingus. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers EI850 with times between 12:25 and 12:25.
If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Aer Lingus direct at aerlingus.com.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Wednesday | 12:25
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Friday | 12:25
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Sunday | 12:25
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Sondica. You can see full details of these below.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Dublin to Bilbao | 0 | 2 Hours 10 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Sondica, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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