Bilbao Airport (BIO) Information

Introduction

The main airport of Spain’s Basque region, Bilbao airport is located 12 kilometres north of Bilbao city centre. The new terminal, whose four gates handle nearly 3 million passengers per annum, was designed by architect Santiago Calatrava and reflects Bilbao’s recent efforts at modernization. The three-level terminal handles both international and domestic flights. Primary international carriers are British Airways, Easyjet and Iberia.

Airport Parking at Bilbao

A 500-space short-term car park is located directly opposite the terminal building. Long-term parking for 400 vehicles may be found just behind the short-term car park. There are designated parking spaces available for the mobility-impaired, as well as a pick-up and drop-off area at the terminal entrance.

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Amenities at Bilbao Airport

Airport information booths are located on level P0 and level P2 (departures) of the terminal. A tourist help desk, a bank (open 6:00 – 23:00) and several ATM machines also may be found on the P2 departure level.

Bilbao Airport offers a selection of restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as duty-free and regular shops featuring products such as cosmetics, electronics, clothing and books. Two VIP lounges provide standard telecommunications links. Limited conference facilities are also available; contact the airport manager for further information (fax: +34 (0) 944 869 776).

Getting to and from Bilbao

The most direct route from Bilbao city centre is via one of the two Artxanda tunnels, which lead to the Corredor del Txorrieri motorway. Once there, simply follow the signs. Traffic permitting, the trip should take no more than 20 minutes.

Buses connecting to Bilbao’s Plaza Moyua leave from the terminal on the half hour, seven days a week, from 6:30 to 22:30 (return trips leave every half hour from 6:00 to 22:00). Taxis are also available 24 hours a day, running to central Bilbao (approximately €15) and other points in the Bay of Biscay region.

Access by car to other popular destinations in Spain is easy. The A-8 highway runs west to Santander, and east to San Sebastian and France. The A-68 toll road leads to Zaragoza and Barcelona, or connects via the A-1 and E-5 to Burgos and Madrid.

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