Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Florence Airport.
Bilbao and Florence share the same timezone, UTC+1.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BIO to FLR flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Florence (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a snap with Volotea. This popular airline has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Florence Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Volotea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Florence Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between BIO and FLR:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Olbia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Florence Airport (FLR)
At the moment, $35 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Florence Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $143. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BIO to FLR if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Florence Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BIO to FLR.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Florence Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from BIO reach their destination without delay.
Bilbao Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Florence Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
If you're coming in on a late Bilbao Airport to Florence Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near FLR:
Hit the road running by picking up a Florence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 to explore Florence and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Florence Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Florence Airport (FLR) to central Florence
From Florence Airport, Florence is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Florence Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Florence based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Florence is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Bilbao Airport to Florence Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BIO to FLR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Florence. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If there's time to check out another corner of Italy, head for Milan, about 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral are key highlights.