Bilbao airport is conveniently located just 12km from Bilbao city, in the municipality of Loiu, making the airport really accessible. A Taxi ride from the centre of Bilbao will take around 15 minutes. It is not a large airport but comfortable and holds both domestic as international flights. Bilbao airport is also known as “La Paloma”, another piece of Santiago Calatrava’s architecture. A large open natural-light hall awaits travellers.
Contact Information
Airport opening hours: 5:30 to 24:00
Bilbao Airport phone: +34 944 869 664
Aena information : +34 902 404 704
Airport Facilities:
Car Hire
Café – Restaurant
Newsagent
Currency Exchange
Tobacconist
VIP rooms (on top floor)
Car park : 3000 spaces
Hotels nearby
Getting there and away
By own vehicle
From the centre of Bilbao there are 4 different ways to getting to the airport. The quickest is vía the Artxanda Tunnels which connects the centre of Bilbao with the airport in just 15 minutes.
If coming eastwards or westwards along the A-8 the airport is clearly signposted. The motorway has a turning off for the airport.
By bus
Bizkaibus bus company operates a bus that leaves from Termibus bus station (right next to San Mamés underground station) every 30 minutes during peak time. It also stops in Gran vía, Plaza Moyua and Alameda Recalde. The bus number is A3247