# BIA — Bastia-Poretta International airport

> Machine-readable reference for BIA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bia
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bia
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bia.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BIA.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-16T07:55:35.294+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Bastia-Poretta International airport
- IATA: BIA
- ICAO: LFKB
- City: Bastia
- Country: FR (FR)
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from city: 20–21 km (12–13 mi) south of Bastia
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: 1.28M
- Official website: http://www.bastia.aeroport.fr

## Overview

Welcome Bastia-Poretta International Airport (BIA) more closely resembles a small regional station than an international hub, with its compact terminal, swift formalities, and a distinct local vibe through offerings like Corsican wines and charcuterie. Visiting off-season could almost feel like stepping into a village café, with amenities limited to a handful of shops and one main bar/snack bar. This tradeoff means authentic local products are prioritized over generic options, although this yields minimal choices for dining and shopping. At a glance Handling just over 1.28 million passengers annually, BIA operates one terminal (T1) and consists mainly of flights by airlines like Air Corsica, Air France, and easyJet. The airport located about 20 km south of Bastia offers a quick escape to the island’s north and functions at its peak during the summer months, when holidaymakers flood its halls. Terminals & layout Bastia-Poretta has a single terminal (T1), which streamlines the travel experience but offers little variety. Check-in, security, and boarding are all within a short walking distance from each other, minimizing the time needed to navigate the airport. Shops and dining option…

## Terminals (1)

- **Bastia-Poretta Airport Terminal** — airlines: Air Corsica, Air France, easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bia/terminals/t1

## Dining (1)

- **Bar Snack** — T1 · $$ · Open 24 hours
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bia/restaurants/bar-snack

## Shops (4)

- **Relay** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bia/shops/relay
- **Souvenir Shop 1** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bia/shops/souvenir-shop-1
- **Souvenir Shop 2** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bia/shops/souvenir-shop-2
- **Souvenir Shop 3** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bia/shops/souvenir-shop-3

## Parking (1)

- **Short and Long Stay Car Park** — Official
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bia/parking/short-and-long-stay-car-park

## Ground transport (4)

- **Corsica Railway Bastia** — Train connection via city
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bia/transport/corsica-railway-bastia
- **Corsica Regional Buses** — Intercity bus via Bastia
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bia/transport/corsica-regional-buses
- **Navette Aeroport Bastia** — Bus shuttle · 30-35 min · €9-10
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bia/transport/navette-aeroport-bastia
- **Taxis Bastia Poretta** — Taxi · ≈25 min Bastia–airport · €40-50
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bia/transport/taxis-bastia-poretta

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Try the bar/snack bar in the central hall for a genuine Corsican espresso or wine less than a minute from check-in.
- _Local_: Departures houses three shops focusing on Corsican products like cheeses and wines; it's a last chance to buy local before your flight.
- _Avoid_: The parking lot reaches capacity swiftly during summer, so consider arranging alternative transport or arrive early.
- _Time_: Buses are infrequent after dark; plan to either share a taxi or book one in advance to avoid a lengthy wait.
- _Money_: Solo travelers heading to Bastia can save on taxi costs (€40-60) by sharing with others.
- _Quiet_: With no lounges, the terminal can be noisy; escape for some quiet time at the Hotel Poretta’s facilities just outside the airport.
- _Family_: Use the convenient nursery areas and baby-changing facilities located in the basement to better manage family time at the airport.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/BIA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/bia/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/bia/departures — HTML page with live departures