Rome to Bilbao (FCO–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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W46185
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
12:05 PM
CET T3
2:35 PM
CET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
V73509
V7 Volotea
320
8:40 PM
CET T1
11:10 PM
CET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W46186
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
3:15 PM
CET
5:30 PM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rome to Bilbao
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 778 mi 2h 30m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

FCO–BIO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AeroWorld and Volotea lead the route. The flight covers 778 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–BIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W4 AeroWorld 7 32Q 2h30
V7 Volotea 3 320 2h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – V7
32Q Airbus A321neo – W4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: V7 + W4 (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FCO to BIO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to BIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,774
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Bilbao from Rome

Nearby airports with service to Bilbao Airport.
Metric FCO→BIO NAP→BIO
Distance from FCO 123 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 10 2
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of FCO with service to Bilbao Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bilbao is 0 hours the same as Rome.
FCO: CET · BIO: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao.
Distance & Flight Time
778 mi / 1,251 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Spain are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–BIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Bilbao route.
Route details
Distance778 mi / 1,251 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 7 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BIO
IATA / ICAOBIO / LEBB
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation138 ft / 42 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to BIO flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Bilbao Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 778 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Volotea and AeroWorld.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from FCO to BIO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GVA, PMI, ZRH, MXP, MUC, BSL, BUD, VLC, CDG, AMS, FRA, LIS, MAD, KRK, BCN, AGP, SVQ, LGW, NAP, VCE, BRU, IST, ORY, DUB, SAW, ALC, LHR, STR, LPA, PRG, DUS and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BIO to FCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FCO to BIO

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) are connected by nonstop service from Volotea and AeroWorld. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to BIO ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 778 miles (1,251 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Napoli (NAP).