VIT Vitoria/Foronda Airport
Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) serves Bilbao, about 45 km south 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.
Vitoria/Foronda Airport — facts & history
We pulled Vitoria/Foronda Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 307,163 passengers in 2025, against a peak of 309,929 in 2023.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Vitoria/Foronda Airport to Bilbao
The airport is about 45 km south of Bilbao, about 63 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: €49–€77.
Tipping: Not required; round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~44 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~63 min | €49–€77 | |
| Private transfer | ~63 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~63 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From VIT 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frias | 48 km | 68 min | €52–€82 |
Which way suits you from Vitoria/Foronda Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€49–€77 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 Vitoria ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Vitoria/Foronda 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.
Hotels near Vitoria/Foronda Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Vitoria shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Other options near Bilbao
Other airports in Spain
- A Coruña AirportLCG
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas AirportMAD
- Albacete-Los Llanos AirportABC
- Algeciras HeliportAEI
- Alicante International AirportALC
- Almería International AirportLEI
- Asturias AirportOVD
- Badajoz AirportBJZ
- Barcelona International AirportBCN
- Bilbao AirportBIO
- Burgos AirportRGS
- Castellón-Costa Azahar AirportCDT
Answers to your questions
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About this page
Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.
Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026