Rain likely
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2° warmer
Dublin 10° CloudBilbao and the Basque Coast 12° Cloud
A bit milder. Not worth a flight on its own.
Worth the bother?
6/10 Could be tempted.
Weather match Grand You asked for: City break
“A bit too warm, cool or wet in places. Plan around it.”
- Usually 16°C in November
- Short hop: 2h 10m direct
How we work this out
Worth the bother is worked out from the same facts every time: how much warmer, drier and sunnier it usually is there than in Ireland that month, how long the flight is, how good the place is, whether something’s on and, when we have enough fares for the route, whether the month is unusually dear or cheap. We use the usual weather for the month so one freak day can’t swing it. When you tell us what you’re after (snow, Christmas markets, walking and so on), the weather part asks how well the usual weather fits that, not just how warm it is. Nobody can pay to change a score, and plenty of places score low on purpose.
“About 2h 10m, so it's over before the film gets going.”
Dublin to Bilbao and the Basque Coast, in short
The flight takes about 2h 10m.
Flying from Dublin
The honest airport tips
- Ryanair mostly flies from Terminal 1 and Aer Lingus mostly from Terminal 2. Check your booking before you're standing in the wrong one with the good coat on.
- Security opens at 02:30 in Terminal 1 and 03:30 in Terminal 2. Allow 2 hours for short-haul, and skip the "I'll just nip to the shop".
- Liquids and laptops can stay in your bag at security. Yes, really. Mammy still packs the clear bag, just in case.
- Book parking online before you go; it's cheaper than paying at the barrier. A few euro saved is a coffee earned.
The place
Bilbao and the Basque Coast, the honest verdict“Pintxos, the Guggenheim and green hills. It rains a bit, so you will feel right at home.”Scores, where to stay and what nobody tells you about Bilbao and the Basque CoastWhere to stay in Bilbao
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The trip
Dublin to Bilbao and the Basque Coast in numbers
Good for a long weekend
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Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Dublin to Bilbao and the Basque Coast?
About 2h 10m direct, with Aer Lingus.
Is there a time difference between Ireland and Bilbao and the Basque Coast?
1 hour ahead of Ireland.