Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Faro Airport to Bilbao Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Bilbao is one hour ahead of Faro and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your FAO to BIO flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Volotea is your gateway to discovering Bilbao (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Faro Airport to Bilbao Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Volotea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Bilbao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between FAO and BIO include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
£19 is the best price for a one-way Faro Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Return flights start from £53. These prices may change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from FAO to BIO, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Bilbao Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Faro Airport to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of the flights that depart from Faro Airport, 76.66% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Faro Airport from central Faro, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near FAO:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider staying in a hotel near BIO if you have a late Faro Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Bilbao Airport rental car and discover Bilbao and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Bilbao Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Bilbao in January.
Book your flight from Faro Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to go to Bilbao during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FAO to BIO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Bilbao, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel about 150 miles south-east to Zaragoza to tick off its top sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 210 miles south-west of Bilbao. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key reasons to visit.