Flights Frankfurt → Bilbao
FRA → BIO
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt with Bilbao, operating Airbus A320, A319, and A321 aircraft. The destination airport in Bilbao has been open since 1948 and serves approximately 6,777,645 passengers annually.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Bilbao (BIO) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Bilbao the average ATFM delay is 1.7 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Bilbao: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao (BIO) heads south-west for about 1,149 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 51m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Bilbao it is 1.7 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating FRA-BIO
Frequently asked questions about FRA-BIO
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 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Frankfurt-Bilbao route is about 1,149 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.
