Flights Bilbao → Valencia
BIO → VLC
Route overview
This flight route connects Bilbao and Valencia, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Canadair Regional Jet 200, Canadair Regional Jet 900, and Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72. The origin airport in Bilbao opened in 1948, while the destination airport in Valencia has been operational since 1933 and currently serves over 8 million passengers annually.
The Bilbao (BIO) → Valencia (VLC) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Valencia the average ATFM delay is 5.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Bilbao the average ATFM delay is 1.7 minutes.
Heading to Valencia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bilbao (BIO) to Valencia (VLC) heads south-east for about 470 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 Valencia it is 5.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating BIO-VLC
Frequently asked questions about BIO-VLC
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Iberia Airlines.
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The Bilbao-Valencia route is about 470 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.
