Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Palese Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Palese Airport.
Bari's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BIO to BRI flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Bari (and then seeing more of Italy!) is easy with Volotea. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Palese Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Volotea on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Palese Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BIO and BRI:
Alicante-Elche Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Palese Airport (BRI)
$69 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Palese Airport flight. Return flights start from $176. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from BIO to BRI by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Palese Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Picking up cheap flights from BIO to BRI is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BIO arrive at their destination as scheduled 82.76% of the time.
Bilbao Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Palese Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Palese Airport (BRI)
Reserve a hotel close to BRI if you're taking a late Bilbao Airport to Palese Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Palese Airport rental car and explore Bari and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Felirent and Noleggiare are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Palese Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
From Palese Airport, Bari is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Palese Airport (BRI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Palese Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Bari in January.
Before locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Palese Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bari, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to BRI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Bari, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Journey around 370 kilometres west to Rome to tick off its leading attractions. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 225 kilometres west of Bari, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.