Bilbao to Rome (BIO–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BIO–FCO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. AeroWorld, Volotea and Vueling lead the route. The flight covers 778 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4 AeroWorld | 7 | 32Q | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| V7 Volotea Also: AZ | 3 | 320 | 2h15 | – | – | AZ |
| VY Vueling | 2 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Bilbao
| Metric | BIO→FCO | LDE→FCO | ZAZ→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BIO | – | 146 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 2h | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
BIO: CEST · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao, it's 6:00 PM in Rome.
Spanish passport holders enter Italy with no formalities at all. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. There are no border checks on flights between them. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport works for identification. No visa, no registration for short visits.
If you stay in Italy longer than 3 months, you must register at the local Anagrafe (registry office) of your comune (municipality). This is a straightforward process: bring your passport or ID, proof of address, and evidence of employment, study, or funds. You receive a certificato di residenza. Italy also requires a codice fiscale (tax code) for most transactions. Get one free at any Agenzia delle Entrate office with your passport. The process takes 10 minutes.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
BIO–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BIO to FCO
Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from AeroWorld, Volotea and Vueling. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BIO to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIO to FCO is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 778 miles (1,251 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Naples and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tarbes/Lourdes/Pyrénées (LDE) and Zaragoza (ZAZ).