Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Bilbao and Rome follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are six Bilbao Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BIO to FCO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Rome, Italy. Jet off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport:
Most travellers choose to travel with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BIO and FCO include:
Barcelona Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight is 24 €. A round-trip fare is currently 45 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BIO to FCO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BIO to FCO.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bilbao Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart BIO arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near BIO:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bilbao Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Explore without limits with a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and chase adventure across Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Rome in March.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to explore Rome during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BIO to FCO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Rome, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its leading sights. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Italy, head for Naples, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are key reasons to visit.