Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Faro Airport.
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Bilbao.
To ensure you catch your BIO to FAO flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Volotea is your ticket to exploring Faro (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Faro Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Volotea on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BIO and FAO include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Porto Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Right now, R 692 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,892. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BIO to FAO.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Faro Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BIO to FAO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
82.76% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from BIO.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BIO:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you have a late Bilbao Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near FAO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and explore beyond Faro's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the centre of Faro has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Faro Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Faro based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Bilbao Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from BIO to FAO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Faro, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Journey about 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its top sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Porto is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 467 kilometres north of Faro. No journey is complete without a visit to Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.