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BIO Bilbao Airport

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Bilbao Airport (BIO) serves Bilbao, about 4 km north of Bilbao. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABIO
ICAOLEBB
ServesBilbao
From centre4 km
Non-stop35
Airlines18
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Elevation42 m

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The airport in numbers

Bilbao Airport — facts & history

We pulled Bilbao Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 7.1M passengers in 2025.

Opened
1948
78 years ago
Passengers / year
7.1M
as of 2025
Elevation
42 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Aena
Passengers per year, 2003–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Bilbao Airport to Bilbao

The airport is about 4 km north of Bilbao, about 13 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.

Taxi & apps: Madrid and Barcelona have a regulated flat fare to the centre (about €33 and €39). Uber, Bolt and Cabify are legal in most cities but not always allowed to pick up at the terminal. Estimated fare to the centre: €7–€11.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~13 min€7–€11
Private transfer~13 minfixed upfront
Car rental~13 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BIO to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Frias68 km71 min€72–€114
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Which way suits you from Bilbao Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€7–€11 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bilbao ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Bilbao Airport

Non-stop flights to about 35 destinations, operated by 18 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Iberia Airlines · Vueling Airlines · Air Europa · easyJet · Germanwings · Alitalia · Lufthansa · Turkish Airlines · VOLOTEA Airways · SATA International

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Bilbao Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Bilbao Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Bilbao shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Bilbao Airport to the centre of Bilbao?
Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport. The airport is about 4 km north of Bilbao, about 13 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Bilbao Airport to Bilbao?
Roughly €7–€11 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Bilbao Airport?
Madrid and Barcelona have a regulated flat fare to the centre (about €33 and €39). Uber, Bolt and Cabify are legal in most cities but not always allowed to pick up at the terminal.
What's the cheapest way from Bilbao Airport to Bilbao?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.
Can I get from Bilbao Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Bilbao Airport?
About 35 destinations, including Lisbon, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Gran Canaria. 18 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Bilbao Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Bilbao Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Bilbao Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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