Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Madeira Airport.
Madeira is one hour behind Bilbao and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BIO to FNC flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Iberia offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Madeira Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Madeira — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
Iberia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Madeira Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BIO and FNC include:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Porto Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
At the moment, $79 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Madeira Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $123. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BIO to FNC.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Madeira Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BIO to FNC.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to Madeira Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BIO land at their destination as scheduled 82.76% of the time.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near BIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Madeira Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
Book a hotel near FNC if you're on a late Bilbao Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Madeira Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Madeira and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Madeira Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
Madeira Airport to central Madeira has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 20 miles away.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Madeira Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madeira. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Bilbao Airport to Madeira Airport for August if you'd like to explore Madeira during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 61ºF and 77ºF.
February sees average temperatures of between 48ºF and 61ºF. Look for cheap tickets from BIO to FNC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Madeira has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. Around 9 miles south of Madeira, a trip to Câmara de Lobos will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Plage, Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall.
São Martinho is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 9 miles south of Madeira. No trip is complete without experiencing Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.
