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Connecting the Canary Islands and beyond.
Founded
1988
Headquarters
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Binter Canarias is a Spanish regional airline headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, specializing in inter-island flights within the Canary Islands archipelago. Founded in 1988, it has grown to become the dominant carrier for intra-island connectivity in this Spanish autonomous community off the northwest coast of Africa.
The airline operates an extensive network linking all the major Canary Islands, including Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, El Hierro, and La Gomera. In addition to inter-island routes, Binter has expanded to serve destinations in mainland Spain, West Africa, and other nearby regions.
Binter Canarias is known for its high frequency of flights and its role as an essential public service operator in the Canary Islands, where air travel is a critical mode of transport due to the island geography. The airline has consistently received recognition for passenger satisfaction and operational reliability.
Hubs & network
Binter Canarias operates primarily from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Tenerife North Airport (TFN), serving all major Canary Islands.
Fleet
Binter Canarias operates a fleet composed primarily of ATR 72 turboprop aircraft, with additional Embraer E195 regional jets for longer routes.
Notable facts
- ›Binter Canarias was established in 1988 as a subsidiary of Iberia to serve inter-island routes in the Canary Islands.
- ›The airline became fully independent from Iberia and is now privately owned.
- ›Binter operates routes to West African destinations including Mauritania, Senegal, and Cape Verde.
- ›The airline is the leading inter-island carrier in the Canary Islands, offering very high flight frequencies.
- ›Binter has introduced the Embraer E195 to expand its route network beyond the Canary Islands.
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