Travelling from Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Fuerteventura Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Bilbao is one hour ahead of Fuerteventura and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from FUE to BIO start from 10:05 — the first with Vueling. The last departure is at 19:05 with Vueling. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Fuerteventura Airport to Bilbao Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your FUE to BIO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Bilbao (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy with Vueling. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Fuerteventura Airport to Bilbao Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Vueling.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering FUE to BIO flights, with 75.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Fuerteventura Airport to Bilbao Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FUE and BIO:
Gran Canaria Airport
Malaga Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Fuerteventura Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is $38. A return ticket right now is $81. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from FUE to BIO, book your journey seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Fuerteventura Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Finding cheap flights from FUE to BIO is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Fuerteventura Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
When it comes to Fuerteventura Airport's on-time performance, 68.98% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Fuerteventura Airport from central Fuerteventura, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to FUE? If you're boarding an early flight from Fuerteventura Airport to Bilbao Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're getting in on a late Fuerteventura Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near BIO:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and explore beyond Bilbao's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Fuerteventura Airport to Bilbao Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bilbao in January.
Before locking in your flight from Fuerteventura Airport to Bilbao Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FUE to BIO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Bilbao, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometres south-east to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
