Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, making Bilbao one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
You can choose from 13 weekly Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight available. Volotea operates the latest service of the day at 19:00.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LPA to BIO flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as December? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Bilbao (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a cinch with Vueling. This popular carrier has direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Vueling.
Vueling stands out as the most punctual carrier for LPA to BIO flights, with 84.16% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LPA and BIO:
Madrid Airport
Malaga Airport
Tenerife North Airport
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
70% of flights leaving from Gran Canaria Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Gran Canaria Airport from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kms (16 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LPA? If you've booked an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you're arriving on a late Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BIO:
Pick up a Bilbao Airport rental car and discover Bilbao and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is roughly 11 kms (7 miles) from the centre of Bilbao. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Bilbao. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LPA to BIO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Bilbao, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey around 241 kms (150 miles) south-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 338 kms (210 miles) south-west of Bilbao. No journey is complete without seeing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.


