Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Bilbao is one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 82 Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport flights. To be on board early, jump on the 09:25 Volotea flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:00 with Volotea.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LPA to BIO flight.
Flying during a peak month such as March? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Volotea offers direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Bilbao — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Volotea is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 77.91% of its services landing as planned, Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering LPA to BIO flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LPA and BIO include:
Lanzarote Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
£22 is the best price for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. A return flight starts from £39. These prices can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from LPA to BIO by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LPA to BIO.
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Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
68.09% of flights departing from Gran Canaria Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Gran Canaria Airport is around 16 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LPA:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Consider staying in a hotel near BIO if you're catching a late Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and explore beyond Bilbao's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to the centre of Bilbao has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Bilbao in January.
Book your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you want to go to Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LPA to BIO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 150 miles south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 210 miles south-west of Bilbao. No journey is complete without experiencing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.