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Bilbao Airport

Bilbao, Spain

Where to start
Bizkaibus A3247 to central Bilbao, a taxi from the Arrivals rank, or Uber, Bolt or Cabify from the Express car park

Bilbao Airport is about 12 km north of the city, in Loiu, with one terminal and no metro or train. Bizkaibus line A3247 runs from outside Arrivals to central Bilbao and the Bilbao Intermodal bus station in about 20 to 30 minutes. It leaves every 15 minutes from April to October and every 20 minutes from November to March. Taxis wait at the Arrivals rank. Uber, Bolt and Cabify currently pick up at the Express car park, Arrivals 2, under a temporary Aena arrangement.

Ride Options

Bizkaibus A3247

transit

Direct bus to central Bilbao and Bilbao Intermodal

AvailabilityAbout 20–30 minutes; every 15 minutes Apr–Oct, every 20 minutes Nov–Mar
Pickup NoteStop outside Arrivals. Pay on board by cash, contactless or Barik.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Taxi

taxi

Door-to-door ride into Bilbao

AvailabilityRank outside Arrivals; Aena publishes fares by destination
Pickup NoteOfficial taxis are white with the city shield.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost

Uber

rideshare

App ride into Bilbao

AvailabilityAena-listed VTC service
Pickup NoteTemporary meeting point: Express car park, Arrivals 2. Confirm in the app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Bolt

rideshare

App ride into Bilbao

AvailabilityAena-listed VTC service
Pickup NoteTemporary meeting point: Express car park, Arrivals 2. Confirm in the app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Cabify

rideshare

App-booked VTC ride into Bilbao

AvailabilityAena-listed VTC service
Pickup NoteTemporary meeting point: Express car park, Arrivals 2. Confirm in the app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer to Bilbao or the Basque coast

AvailabilityBilbao Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
Book Transfer

SIXT Ride

Chauffeur

Pre-booked chauffeur transfer

AvailabilityBilbao Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you on arrival with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
Book Transfer

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber, Bolt and Cabify currently pick up at the Express car park, Arrivals 2 (temporary Aena change). Follow the signs and your app.

Taxi

Taxis wait at the rank outside Arrivals. Aena publishes the airport taxi fares by destination.

Shuttle

Coaches to San Sebastián leave from the airport.

Transit

Bizkaibus A3247 leaves from outside Arrivals for Alameda Rekalde, Gran Vía, Plaza Moyúa and Bilbao Intermodal.

Private Transfer

Welcome Pickups and SIXT Ride offer pre-booked transfers with a driver meeting you in the arrivals hall.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Bizkaibus A3247 leaves from outside Arrivals, every 15 minutes Apr–Oct and every 20 minutes Nov–Mar.
  • Pay on the bus by cash, contactless card or Barik card.
  • Official Bilbao taxis are white and carry the city shield.
  • Uber, Bolt and Cabify currently meet at the Express car park, Arrivals 2.
  • Coaches to San Sebastián also leave from the airport.

Tarmyq local tip

A3247 accepts cash, contactless cards and the Barik transport card. Pay as you board.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a metro or train to Bilbao Airport?

No. Use the Bizkaibus A3247, a taxi, or Uber, Bolt or Cabify.

How do I get from Bilbao Airport to the city centre by bus?

Bizkaibus A3247 runs from outside Arrivals to Alameda Rekalde, Gran Vía, Plaza Moyúa and Bilbao Intermodal in about 20–30 minutes.

Where do Uber, Bolt and Cabify pick up at Bilbao Airport?

Currently at the Express car park, Arrivals 2, under a temporary Aena change. Follow the signs and confirm in your app.

How do I pay on the Bilbao airport bus?

Pay on board by cash, contactless card or Barik card.