Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bari Airport (BRI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Bari Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Bilbao and Bari are in 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 BRI flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Bari (and then exploring more of Italy!) is easy with Volotea. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Bari Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Volotea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Bari Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BIO and BRI:
Barcelona Airport
Munich Airport
Alicante Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bari Airport (BRI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Bari Airport flight is $69. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $131. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BIO to BRI.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Bari Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BIO to BRI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to Bari Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
85% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport land at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from BIO.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Bari Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BIO:
Arriving at Bari Airport (BRI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bilbao Airport to Bari Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BRI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bari Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Felirent or Noleggiare and venture far and wide through Bari and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Bari Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Bari Airport (BRI)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Bari Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bari. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Bari is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to Bari Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BIO to BRI in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Bari, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey about 370 kilometres west to Rome to check off its top sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Naples is another standout destination in Italy and is around 225 kilometres west of Bari. No journey is complete without seeing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.