Flights Bilbao → Barcelona
BIO → BCN
Route overview
This flight route operates from Bilbao, where the airport opened in 1948, to Barcelona, whose airport has been operational since 1916 and currently serves over 41 million passengers annually. The journey is conducted using an Airbus A320 aircraft.
The Bilbao (BIO) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bilbao the average ATFM delay is 1.7 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bilbao (BIO) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south-east for about 467 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 0m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Bilbao the average ATFM delay is 1.7 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Barcelona it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating BIO-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BIO-BCN
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.
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The Bilbao-Barcelona route is about 467 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.
