Traveling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
2 hours 40 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Bilbao Airport. Bilbao is 1 hour ahead of Madeira and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Visiting Bilbao (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy with Iberia. This popular airline has direct flights from Madeira Airport to Bilbao Airport.
To break up your flight from Madeira Airport to Bilbao Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the FNC - BIO route are:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Porto Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Spain, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from FNC to BIO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Madeira Airport to Bilbao Airport is C$81. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$235. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from FNC to BIO.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Madeira Airport to Bilbao Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
To reach Madeira Airport from central Madeira, it'll take about 41 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city center.
Booked an early flight from Madeira Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near FNC:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider staying in a hotel near BIO if you're taking a late flight from Madeira Airport to Bilbao Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to central Bilbao is about 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 29 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Madeira Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bilbao. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Madeira Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FNC to BIO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 13ºC then.
More about Bilbao
As soon as you've booked your flights from FNC to BIO, you'll want to find a place to stay in Bilbao. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Etxebarria Parkea and Puente de La Salve are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Bilbao must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Bilbao Fine Arts Museum.
Complete your Bilbao trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Bilbao Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Bilbao.