General Information About Bilbao Airport

Bilbao's international airport, one of the largest in the Basque region, stands out for its distinct main terminal designed by Santiago Calatrava.

Bilbao Airport is conveniently located just minutes from downtown and serves an extensive range of flights to worldwide destinations. Domestic routes that depart regularly include Seville, Malaga Madrid and Barcelona.

Bilbao also offers several international flights, the longest being a non-stop non-stop flight to Luxor LXR that lasts approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Bilbao Airport provides several parking facilities. One such option, P1, can be found just north of the terminal building and features five-storeys for premium bay stays of up to four days.

Park here to watch planes land on runway 30. It is situated near Galp gas station on Txorierri Bidea Street near roundabout and cemetery of Derio.

Public Transport at Bilbao Airport

Regular bus services connect Bilbao Airport with Bilbao City Center via Euskotren lines. You may also choose taxi transportation; normally the journey should take no more than 15 minutes in normal traffic conditions and costs roughly EUR24-29; bus tickets may be cheaper. Finally, renting a car from the airport may also be possible.

How to Get From Bilbao Airport to Bilbao Center

Public transit is the simplest and cheapest way of reaching Bilbao city center from its airport terminal, with regular bus lines running between it and your final destination costing only EUR3 each way and taking around 25 minutes for transit time.

If you want to arrive quickly in the center of a city, taxi or private transfer are an effective means of quickly reaching its centre - this should take around 15 minutes and cost 20-25 EUR respectively.

Alternative transportation methods available at airports include car rental. Renting can be particularly convenient when staying at a hotel with parking; simply book it ahead at the airport and have it sent directly to your hotel room.

There are multiple transportation options to get from Bilbao airport to Bilbao center, such as buses, trains and taxis. Public transit-wise, however, the most economical route would be taking the bus which costs EUR3 and takes roughly 25 minutes from your arrival point to Bilbao center.

Taxis can also provide an affordable way of transport from Bilbao Airport to its center, though they can be more difficult to come by during evening and weekend hours. There are taxi ranks at the airport that will only take 15-20 minutes to take you directly to Bilbao city center from there.

Travel from Bilbao Airport to its center by taking either a bus or tram is also an option, with Bizkaibus A3247 offering regular services between both locations - it takes 20-30 minutes, tickets can be bought either directly at the airport or from its driver.

Use the metro system to travel from Bilbao's airport into its center. Your metro ride will bring you directly to San Mames station in Bilbao's heart, connecting with additional destinations along its route.

Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santander also offer trains services, however these routes tend to take longer. If traveling by train, be sure to book tickets from the airport prior to beginning your journey so you arrive on time at your destination.

If traveling by plane, make sure to arrive at the airport at least an hour early so as to allow time for check-in and security procedures.

There is a shuttle bus running hourly between Bilbao Airport and its center; this service provides the easiest travel between these locations; however, during winter and holidays this option may not be available.

Bilbao Airport Amenities & Services

Bilbao Airport provides numerous amenities and services, such as prayer rooms, baby and toddler play areas, rest zones and mobile charging stations.

The airport is open from 4:45AM to 9:30PM during summer season and 5:45AM to 10:30PM during winter season.

Bilbao Airport features three lounges for airline passengers at Bilbao. Please visit each lounge's website for additional details about access fees and fees.

WiFi: Free WiFi access can be found throughout the airport.

Bilbao Airport provides a select few food and drink outlets. Some provide quality meals at great value prices while others specialize in local specialities like jamon iberico or Basque cider.

Bilbao Airport provides short and long-stay parking facilities connected by covered walkways for both short-stay and long-stay carparking, in addition to shuttle buses for convenience.

EasyJet: Travelers flying this low-cost airline can expect a basic cabin and amenities, with drinks and snacks for purchase during their flight as well as in-flight entertainment on some routes.

Taxis: Taxis offer an efficient yet costly means to reach Bilbao airport from Bilbao, with several taxi companies located at the airport as well as Uber or Grab services that allow riders to book rides directly with them.

Buses: There is a Termibus station nearby which provides an inexpensive and reliable means of reaching Bilbao Airport from Bilbao. Those with enough time may even secure a window seat to enjoy scenic vistas during their journey.