Travelling from Rome to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know
Rome's main base, Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Rome to Bilbao Airport (BIO).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Rome to Bilbao Airport flight.
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome. Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao.
Choose from 6 direct flights each week between Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Bilbao Airport (BIO). This is the busiest route, with Wizz Air Malta offering a 5:35am departure from FCO to BIO.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Rome to BIO.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can take a direct flight from Rome to Bilbao Airport (BIO) out of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from Rome to Bilbao Airport leaving from FCO. Book your journey with one of these:
Wizz Air Malta is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from FCO to BIO.
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometers in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
78% of flights leaving from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Split up your flight from Rome to Bilbao Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Rome Ciampino Airport and BIO include:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Seville Airport (SVQ)
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
CIA is around 14 kilometers from central Rome. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Rome to BIO flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Rome Ciampino Airport:
Flights from Rome Ciampino Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 85% of them landing as expected.
About Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider staying in a hotel near BIO if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Bilbao Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Rome to Bilbao Airport flight.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Central Bilbao is around 11 kilometers from Bilbao Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Bilbao Airport is P1,679. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P3,776. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Rome to BIO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Rome to Bilbao Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Rome to Bilbao Airport (BIO). May is the busiest month to visit Bilbao. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in January.
When booking your Rome to BIO plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Bilbao Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Bilbao
Start your Bilbao trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Bilbao Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Bilbao when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Guggenheim followed by Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Bilboko Donejakue katedrala.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Bilbao, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometers southeast to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 290 kilometers southwest of Bilbao, Arévalo is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Iglesia San Martin, Plaza de la Constitución and Monasterio de Santa María la Real - Trapa Arévalo.