Bilbao to Gran Canaria Island (BIO–LPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BIO–LPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 1,269 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: IB | 13 | 320 | 3h15 | – | – | IB |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Gran Canaria Island from Bilbao
| Metric | BIO→LPA | SDR→LPA | EAS→LPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BIO | – | 47 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 10m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
BIO: CEST · LPA: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao, it's 5:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island.
Global bus Line 60 to Las Palmas costs €2.95 and takes 25–30 minutes. Line 66 serves Maspalomas and the southern resort strip (€4.35, 40–50 min). Buses stop at the terminal forecourt.
Taxis to Las Palmas center: €25–35. To Maspalomas: €30–40. To Puerto Rico or Mogán: €40–55. All major rental car companies operate from LPA with desks in arrivals. The GC-1 motorway provides fast access in both directions.
Warm subtropical climate, similar to TFS but with more moisture due to the island's eastern exposure. Gran Canaria is nicknamed the "Continent in Miniature." The north is wetter and cooler; the south is sunnier and drier. The airport sits on the east coast. Temperatures year-round are 18–27°C with modest seasonal variation.
The main disruption risk is the Calima, a hot dusty wind from the Sahara that reduces visibility. It occurs primarily in late January–February and July–August. The airport handles this well, but diversions to Tenerife North occasionally happen during severe events.
BIO–LPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BIO to LPA
Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BIO to LPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIO to LPA ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,269 miles (2,042 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santander (SDR), Hondarribia (EAS) and Pamplona (PNA).