Binter Canarias

ICAO: IBB IATA: NT Active as of Feb 1, 2026

Airline Statistics

92

Active Routes

1955

Flight Observations

25

Unique Destinations

34

Origin Airports

719

Avg Route Distance (mi)

1390

Longest Route (mi)

2

Domestic Routes

90

International Routes

About Binter Canarias

Binter Canarias S.A. is the flag carrier of the Spanish autonomous community of the Canary Islands, established on February 18, 1988, and commencing operations on March 26, 1989. Initially formed as a subsidiary of Iberia, it was later acquired by a group of local investors in 2002. The airline's main operational bases and hubs are at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Telde, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife North Airport (TFN) in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain.

Binter Canarias operates a fleet primarily composed of ATR 72 turboprops and Embraer E195-E2 jets. As of recent information, the fleet comprises 26 to 28 ATR 72 aircraft and 12 to 16 Embraer E195-E2 jets. The airline is a regional air carrier with a strong focus on inter-island services within the Canary Islands, with approximately 95% of its flights operating within the archipelago. Its route network also extends to the Spanish Mainland, Portugal, and several African destinations including Morocco, Mauritania, Cape Verde, and Senegal, as well as some European cities in France and Italy. Binter Canarias is not a member of any major global airline alliance such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld.

Notable services offered by Binter Canarias include complimentary snacks (such as water, candy, and chocolate bars) even on short flights, and free hand luggage and checked bags. The Embraer E195-E2 aircraft feature a comfortable 2+2 seating configuration with generous legroom. Passengers have also noted the availability of newspapers and onboard streamed entertainment on some flights.

Traveler Reviews

What Travelers Love:

  • Punctuality and Efficiency: Many travelers commend Binter Canarias for consistently operating on schedule, with flights departing and arriving on time, and efficient luggage handling.
  • Onboard Service and Comfort: Passengers frequently highlight the professional and attentive cabin crew. The complimentary snacks and drinks, along with the comfortable, modern, and spacious aircraft (especially the Embraer E195-E2s), contribute to a positive experience, even on short flights.
  • Inter-island Connectivity: The airline is highly praised for its vital role in connecting the Canary Islands, offering a convenient and pleasant way to travel between them.

Common Complaints:

  • Refund Issues/Customer Service: A recurring complaint involves difficulties in obtaining refunds for cancelled flights and unresponsive or unhelpful customer support.
  • Unfair Policies/System Problems: Some travelers have reported issues such as their names not appearing on passenger lists despite confirmed bookings, or instances of alleged seat poaching. Problems with unconfirmed flight schedule changes have also been noted.
  • Baggage Handling: There have been reports of carry-on luggage being taken at the gate and checked, even when overhead bin space was available, occasionally resulting in damage to items like laptops.
  • Price Increases for Pets: Travelers have expressed dissatisfaction with significant price hikes for transporting pets.

Overall, Binter Canarias generally receives positive feedback for its operational efficiency, modern fleet, and good onboard service, particularly for its core inter-island routes. However, a notable area for improvement lies in its customer service, specifically concerning refund processes and handling of flight changes or system-related issues.

Safety Information

Binter Canarias maintains a strong safety record with no reported fatal accidents throughout its operational history. The airline has experienced a few minor incidents; in 2016, an ATR 72-600 had burst tires upon landing during a training flight, without casualties. More recently, incidents include a landing on the wrong runway in 2022, an engine shutdown in flight in 2021, and a suspected fuel leak in 2024. A serious incident occurred in 2023 when an ATR 72-600 landed with the parking brake engaged, causing damage to the tires and rims, which was attributed to the crew engaging the brake for a photograph and subsequently forgetting to disengage it.

In terms of regulatory compliance, Binter Canarias holds a high safety rating of 7/7 from AirlineRatings.com, indicating successful audits and adherence to international safety norms. The airline emphasizes its commitment to safety and operational standards.

Binter Canarias is noted for operating one of the youngest and most environmentally friendly fleets in the Canary Islands. Traveler reviews often praise the airline for its modern and well-maintained aircraft. Furthermore, Binter is actively investing in and expanding its maintenance facilities, including plans for a new hangar to accommodate larger aircraft and offer maintenance services to other companies.

Based on available data, Binter Canarias has an excellent overall safety assessment, highlighted by its 7/7 safety rating and an absence of fatal accidents. The airline has received numerous accolades, including being named "Airline of the Year" by the European Regional Airlines Association (ERA) multiple times, most recently in 2024. These awards recognize Binter's commitment to quality service, regional connectivity, and safety. In 2022, the Organization of Consumers and Users ranked Binter fourth globally among the best airlines, based on traveler opinions regarding service, price, and quality.

Compiled by AirportRoutes.com • Updated 2 months ago

Route Network Map

Click on any airport to see its routes

Most Popular Routes

125 flights
E295
TFS → LPA
Tenerife Sur Airport → Gran Canaria Int'l
73 miles
107 flights
AT72
LPA → TFN
Gran Canaria Airport → Tenerife North (Los Rodeos)
70 miles
87 flights
E295
LPA → ACE
Gran Canaria Airport → Arrecife (Lanzarote)
129 miles
82 flights
AT72
LPA → FUE
Gran Canaria Airport → El Matorral
100 miles
73 flights
AT72
TFS → ACE
Tenerife Sur Airport → Arrecife (Lanzarote)
191 miles
64 flights
AT72
58 flights
E295
VGO → LPA
Vigo Airport → Gran Canaria Int'l
1060 miles
56 flights
E295
TFN → MAD
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
1102 miles
49 flights
E295

Top Destinations

LPA (GCLP)
Gran Canaria Int'l
Gran Canaria
787 flights
31 routes
TFN (GCXO)
Tenerife North (Los Rodeos)
Tenerife
492 flights
23 routes
ACE (GCRR)
Arrecife (Lanzarote)
Arrecife
179 flights
3 routes
SPC (GCLA)
La Palma
La Palma
159 flights
3 routes
FUE (GCFV)
El Matorral
Fuerteventura
119 flights
2 routes
MAD (LEMD)
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
79 flights
2 routes
VDE (GCHI)
El Hierro
El Hierro
42 flights
2 routes
TFS (GCTS)
Tenerife South (Reina Sofia)
Tenerife
30 flights
3 routes
PXO (LPPS)
Porto Santo
Porto Santo Island / Vila Baleira {Porto Santo Island}
18 flights
1 route
GMZ (GCGM)
La Gomera
La Gomera
11 flights
1 route

Top Origin Airports

TFN (GCXO)
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport
Tenerife
381 flights
9 routes
LPA (GCLP)
Gran Canaria Airport
Gran Canaria Island
367 flights
21 routes
TFS (GCTS)
Tenerife Sur Airport
Tenerife
213 flights
4 routes
VGO (LEVX)
Vigo Airport
Vigo
102 flights
2 routes
ZAZ (LEZG)
Zaragoza Airport
Zaragoza
80 flights
2 routes
OVD (LEAS)
Asturias Airport
Ranón
75 flights
2 routes
ACE (GCRR)
César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport
San Bartolomé
74 flights
4 routes
GRX (LEGR)
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport
Granada
59 flights
2 routes
NKC (GQNO)
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
Nouakchott
58 flights
1 route
FUE (GCFV)
Fuerteventura Airport
El Matorral
58 flights
2 routes

Top Border Crossing Flights

LPA (GCLP)
Gran Canaria Airport
Gran Canaria, ES
787 flights
31 routes
TFN (GCXO)
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport
Tenerife, ES
492 flights
23 routes

Longest Routes

MAH → LPA
Menorca Airport → Gran Canaria Int'l
1390 mi
PMI → TFN
Palma de Mallorca Airport → Tenerife North (Los Rodeos)
1331 mi
LPA → PMI
Gran Canaria Airport → Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan)
1312 mi
PMI → LPA
Palma de Mallorca Airport → Gran Canaria Int'l
1312 mi
EAS → LPA
San Sebastián Airport → Gran Canaria Int'l
1309 mi

Shortest Routes

FNC → PXO
Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo → Porto Santo
36 mi
TFN → LPA
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport → Gran Canaria Int'l
70 mi
LPA → TFN
Gran Canaria Airport → Tenerife North (Los Rodeos)
70 mi
LPA → TFS
Gran Canaria Airport → Tenerife South (Reina Sofia)
73 mi
TFS → LPA
Tenerife Sur Airport → Gran Canaria Int'l
73 mi

All Routes

92 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
TFN → LPA Gran Canaria Int'l
Gran Canaria
125 70 mi E295 Jan 31, 2026
TFS → LPA Gran Canaria Int'l
Gran Canaria
107 73 mi AT72 Feb 1, 2026
LPA → TFN Tenerife North (Los Rodeos)
Tenerife
87 70 mi E295 Feb 1, 2026
TFN → SPC La Palma
La Palma
86 86 mi AT72 Jan 28, 2026
LPA → ACE Arrecife (Lanzarote)
Arrecife
82 129 mi AT72 Jan 31, 2026
LPA → FUE El Matorral
Fuerteventura
73 100 mi AT72 Jan 31, 2026
TFS → ACE Arrecife (Lanzarote)
Arrecife
64 191 mi AT72 Jan 30, 2026
NKC → LPA Gran Canaria Int'l
Gran Canaria
58 667 mi E295 Jan 31, 2026
VGO → LPA Gran Canaria Int'l
Gran Canaria
56 1060 mi E295 Jan 30, 2026
TFN → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
49 1102 mi E295 Jan 31, 2026
TFN → FUE El Matorral
Fuerteventura
46 151 mi AT72 Jan 25, 2026
VGO → TFN Tenerife North (Los Rodeos)
Tenerife
46 1045 mi E295 Jan 30, 2026
SPC → TFN Tenerife North (Los Rodeos)
Tenerife
44 86 mi AT72 Jan 31, 2026
OVD → LPA Gran Canaria Int'l
Gran Canaria
44 1200 mi E295 Jan 27, 2026
ZAZ → TFN Tenerife North (Los Rodeos)
Tenerife
43 1254 mi E295 Feb 1, 2026
ACE → LPA Gran Canaria Int'l
Gran Canaria
42 129 mi AT72 Jan 30, 2026
TFS → SPC La Palma
La Palma
41 94 mi UNKNOWN Jan 29, 2026
ZAZ → LPA Gran Canaria Int'l
Gran Canaria
37 1248 mi E295 Jan 26, 2026
TFN → VDE El Hierro
El Hierro
36 105 mi AT72 Jan 28, 2026
RMU → LPA Gran Canaria Int'l
Gran Canaria
36 1070 mi E295 Jan 26, 2026
GRX → LPA Gran Canaria Int'l
Gran Canaria
34 930 mi E295 Jan 30, 2026
FUE → LPA Gran Canaria Int'l
Gran Canaria
33 100 mi AT72 Jan 24, 2026
TFN → ACE Arrecife (Lanzarote)
Arrecife
33 169 mi AT72 Jan 31, 2026
LPA → SPC La Palma
La Palma
32 152 mi AT72 Feb 1, 2026
OVD → TFN Tenerife North (Los Rodeos)
Tenerife
31 1190 mi E295 Jan 27, 2026
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Feb 1, 2026 14:02
Coverage: Observed routes only