Flights London → Bilbao
LHR → BIO
Route overview
The flight route operates from London to Bilbao, using an Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Bilbao opened in 1948 and currently handles approximately 6,777,645 passengers per year.
The London (LHR) → Bilbao (BIO) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.2/100 (low), 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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Bilbao: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Bilbao (BIO) heads south for about 927 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 35m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating LHR-BIO
Frequently asked questions about LHR-BIO
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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 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The London-Bilbao route is about 927 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
