Flights Alicante → Bilbao
ALC → BIO
How long is the flight from Alicante to Bilbao?
The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Bilbao (BIO) takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Alicante and Bilbao, with aircraft including the Canadair Regional Jet 900, Canadair Regional Jet 200, and Airbus A320. The airport in Alicante, which opened in 1967, serves as the origin point for this journey, while the destination of Bilbao features an older airport that has been operational since 1948 and currently handles over six million passengers annually.
The Alicante (ALC) → Bilbao (BIO) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Bilbao the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Bilbao: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Alicante (ALC) to Bilbao (BIO) heads north for about 592 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 10m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Bilbao it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 80% | 36 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating ALC-BIO
Frequently asked questions about ALC-BIO
The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Bilbao (BIO) takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Bilbao, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Alicante-Bilbao route is about 592 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
