Bilbao Airport (BIO)

Bilbao Airport (IATA code: BIO, ICAO code: LEBB), known in Basque as Bilboko Aireportua, is a civil airport located in the municipality of Loiu, in the province of Bizkaia, Basque Country, approximately 12 km north of Bilbao city centre, in Spain. It is the main airport serving the Basque Country and one of northern Spain’s principal air gateways.

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Contact information

IATA BIO
ICAO LEBB
Address 48180 Loiu, Biscay, Spain
Phone +34 913 211 000
Website aena.es

Flight departures and arrivals

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Transportation and getting around

The airport is approximately 12 km from Bilbao, with road access via the Artxanda corridor and the BI-631. There are direct bus services to Bilbao, San Sebastián (Donostia) and Vitoria-Gasteiz, as well as taxis and car rental facilities. The airport does not have its own train or metro station.

The official taxi rank is located outside the arrivals area, next to the terminal.

The service is operated by Asociación Auto Taxis Femade, providing transfers to Bilbao, Getxo, Gernika, Durango and other destinations in Bizkaia.

As a guide, Aena publishes an approximate fare of €27 to Bilbao on working days and €30 on public holidays, although the final fare depends on the journey and applicable conditions.

Telephone: +34 944 800 909.

🚖 Official taxi ranks, fares and contact information.

Buses depart from designated stops next to the terminal, providing connections to Bilbao and other cities in the Basque Country without the need to hire a car.

  • Bizkaibus A3247: connects the airport with central Bilbao, stopping at Gran Vía, Plaza Moyúa and Alameda Recalde before reaching Bilbao Intermodal. The usual frequency is every 15 minutes.
  • Lurraldebus DO04: direct connection to San Sebastián (Donostia), with services also stopping at Zarautz.
  • Lurraldebus DG12: services to Arrasate/Mondragón and Oñati.
  • La Unión A3720: connection to Vitoria-Gasteiz, according to the published timetable.

Route A3247 is the main public transport option for reaching Bilbao. There is a Bizkaibus information and ticket desk in the arrivals area, where you can also top up your Barik transport card.

🚌 Bus routes, stops, timetables and fares.

Car rental desks are located on level 0 of the General Car Park P1, opposite the terminal.

Companies operating at the airport include Avis, Enterprise/National, Europcar, Gobycar, Hertz, OK Mobility and Sixt, among others.

Vehicle collection and return take place at locations designated by each company. Check your reservation for the exact pickup point and opening hours.

🚗 Car rental companies, desks and pickup locations.

🏢 Airport facilities

🏨 Hotels near the airport

Hotels in Loiu and nearby municipalities provide accommodation for early departures, late-night arrivals and short stays. Bilbao city centre also offers a wider range of hotels.

Before booking, check the distance to the terminal and available transport options, as not all hotels provide a free airport shuttle.

Location

  • Country Spain
  • Region Basque Country
  • Subregion Province of Biscay
  • Locality Loiu
  • Elevation 41 m (135 ft)
  • Coordinates 43.30111, -2.91056
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✈ Airlines and destinations

Airline Destinations
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Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
Aeropuerto de Milán-Malpensa (MXP)
Aeropuerto de Londres-Heathrow (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
Valencia (VLC)
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Iberia Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD)
Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
Aeropuerto de Londres-Heathrow (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
Valencia (VLC)
Aeropuerto de Londres-Gatwick (LGW)
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Volotea Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
Valencia (VLC)
Alicante (ALC)
Gran Canaria (LPA)
Málaga (AGP)
Aeropuerto de Oporto (OPO)
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Air Nostrum Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD)
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Valencia (VLC)
Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)
Ibiza (IBZ)
Air Europa Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD)
Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
Tenerife North (TFN)
Qatar Airways Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
Málaga (AGP)

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