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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bilbao:

• Earliest: departs at 09:45 and lands at 12:15
• Latest: departs at 19:35 and lands at 22:05.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

A direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bilbao takes 2h 30m, covering 777 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bilbao range from £97 to £169, with an average of £127 over the past 12 months. Anything below £97 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the £127 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £122 return, compared with £158 via a stopover through Valencia (VLC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Vueling and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bilbao flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bilbao are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £104, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

Bilbao Airport (BIO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Rentbycar
• Centauro

Flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bilbao usually depart from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bilbao route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 20m.

One-stop flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bilbao most commonly connect through:

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Valencia (VLC) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bilbao. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £102 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £162, a difference of £60.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Bilbao. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Wizz Air
• Vueling
• Volotea

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 25m, compared to 5h 50m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 6h 29m via Zurich (ZRH).

Among airlines operating Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bilbao flights:

• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: a cabin bag in Economy class class
• Volotea: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.