Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao, the Guggenheim Museum area, Getxo and the Biscay coast in the Basque Country, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Bilbao Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Bilbao takes you from the airport at Loiu to hotels and apartments in the old town, along the river near the Guggenheim Museum and across the city center, and out to Getxo and the towns of the Biscay coast.
Bilbao airport transfers start in the arrivals hall of the single terminal, where your driver waits with a name sign. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and you choose the vehicle for your party, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or group with luggage.
Each Bilbao airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel or apartment in Bilbao, in Getxo or along the coast to Bermeo. Going on to San Sebastián, Vitoria-Gasteiz or the wine country of La Rioja? Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Our Bilbao airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared bus that stops along the way. It leaves as soon as you have your bags, with room for suitcases, strollers and bikes, and suits families, groups and business travelers heading into Bilbao or along the coast.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the main airport for Bilbao and the Basque Country, at Loiu in Biscay, north of the city over the hills. All flights use a single terminal, opened in 2000 and designed by Santiago Calatrava; its white, wing-like shape earned it the nickname "La Paloma", the Dove.
Flights from Spain and other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. If you come from outside the Schengen area, including the UK, you queue at passport control. Bilbao is a mid-sized airport, so arrival is usually quick; after baggage claim you come out into the arrivals hall, where pre-booked drivers meet passengers.
Spain is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 for daylight saving time from late March to late October. It uses the euro.
Schengen entry. Spain is in the Schengen area. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.
Basque place names. Signs are in Basque and Spanish, so San Sebastián also appears as Donostia and Vitoria as Gasteiz; either name works when you book.
Old town addresses. The Casco Viejo is largely pedestrian, so give your full address; your driver stops at the nearest point a car can reach.
Euro and cards. Spain uses the euro, and cards and contactless payments are widely accepted.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Bilbao Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At BIO
Meet in the arrivals hall
Pre-booked drivers usually meet passengers in the arrivals hall of Bilbao's single terminal, holding a name sign.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
BIO Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel BIO
From where you're staying back to Bilbao Airport.
Round trip
BIO Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Bilbao Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Schengen arrivals
Arrivals from outside the Schengen area, including the UK, go through passport control and the EU Entry/Exit System.
Bus to the city
The Bizkaibus A3247 takes about 15 minutes to central Bilbao.
Euro and CET
Spain uses the euro and is on Central European Time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
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William C. · February 2026
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María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
In the arrivals hall of the single terminal, holding a sign with your name, after baggage claim.
Bilbao Airport is in Loiu, about 9 km (5.6 miles) north of Bilbao city center, over the hills from the city.
Yes. We drive you to hotels near the Guggenheim on the riverfront, or straight to the museum if you are going there first with your luggage.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels and homes in Getxo, at the mouth of the river, and along the Biscay coast to Bermeo.
San Sebastián, or Donostia, is on the coast east of Bilbao, near the French border. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Vitoria-Gasteiz is the Basque capital, south of Bilbao, and the La Rioja wine country lies beyond it. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Yes. Give the full street address and any entrance details. The Casco Viejo is largely pedestrian, so your driver stops at the nearest point a car can reach.
No. There is no metro or train to the airport; the Bizkaibus A3247 runs to central Bilbao, and coaches go to San Sebastián and Vitoria-Gasteiz. A private transfer goes door to door, which is easier with luggage.
Vueling is the largest airline at Bilbao, with a base at the airport. Volotea, Lufthansa, Air Europa, Iberia, KLM, easyJet and Wizz Air also fly here, to Spanish and European cities.
Spain is in the Schengen area, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks, and arrivals from outside it go through passport control. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.
There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you in arrivals, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver at Bilbao Airport waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is cancelled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel or apartment in Bilbao or on the coast. Give your flight number and departure time so the pickup is set for check-in and security.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from BIO; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Bilbao Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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