Bilbao International Airport (BIO), also known as Aeropuerto de Bilbao and Bilbo-Loiuko aireportua, is located about 5 km north of main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Bilbao by Public bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Airport Transfer) or Uber.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Bilbao Airport (BIO) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison from BIO airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Bilbao Airport to the City Center
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | More | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Public bus | 30‑40 Min. | 3,00 € | Details |
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Taxi | 20 Min. | 25‑30 € | Details |
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Private Transfer |
20 Min. | 40 € | Details |
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Uber | 20 Min. | 30‑50 € | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
30-40 minutesCost:
3,00 € ppDescription:
Public bus line ‘A3247’ from Bilbao Airport (Bus stop “Aeropuerto de Bilbao” in front of the terminal building) to the city center stations “Gran Vía 46” or “Alameda Recalde” (at the Guggenheim museum)
Official local taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
25-30 €Description:
Taxi from Bilbao Airport (taxi rank in front of the terminal building) to central Bilbao or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
40 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Bilbao Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Bilbao or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
30-50 €Description:
Uber from Bilbao Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to central Bilbao or directly to your accommodation in the cityBilbao Travel Tips (AD)
Things to know about Bilbao:
1. Bilbao was founded in 1300
2. Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao has an exhibition area of 11,000 sq.m.
3. Athletic Bilbao football club relies on players with Basque roots