# BIO — Bilbao Airport > Machine-readable reference for BIO. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bio HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bio Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bio.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BIO.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-11T12:14:09.909+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Bilbao Airport - IATA: BIO - ICAO: LEBB - City: Bilbao - Country: ES (ES) - Timezone: Europe/Madrid - Distance from city: 9 km (5.6 mi) north of Bilbao city centre - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 6.34M - Official website: https://www.aena.es/en/bilbao.html ## Overview Welcome Welcome to Bilbao Airport (BIO), where the compact, Calatrava-designed "La Paloma" terminal stands out for its architectural elegance but leaves little room for unnecessary frills. With no restaurants or lounges, your journey here depends on strategic choices, particularly around ground transport and parking. Located just 9 km north of Bilbao city centre, this airport serves over 6 million passengers annually through its singular terminal, T1. Frequent travelers highlight the importance of efficient transport options and knowing lesser-known conveniences over typical airport indulgences. At a glance Bilbao Airport manages over 6.34 million passengers each year, with Air Europa, Air France, and Air Nostrum among its clients. The single Passenger Terminal with 12 gates supports this flow. Although it lacks restaurants and lounges, the airport offers nine distinct parking solutions and an array of transport links to the city, focusing on simplicity and utility. Understandably, BIO's pleasures are not in shopping or dining, but in execution of an efficient pass-through experience. Terminals & layout The standalone T1 terminal at Bilbao offers a straightforward experience with 1… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — 12 gates · airlines: Air Europa, Air France, Air Nostrum, British Airways, easyJet, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair, TAP Air Portugal, Vueling URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/terminals/t1 ## Parking (9) - **Aeropark Bilbao Airport** — Low-cost off-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/parking/aeropark-bilbao-airport - **Ekopark** — Low-cost off-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/parking/ekopark - **Epark Bilbao** — Low-cost off-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/parking/epark-bilbao - **Express Parking** — Official short-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/parking/express-parking - **Fly Park Bilbao Airport** — Low-cost off-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/parking/fly-park-bilbao-airport - **Go Park Bilbao Airport** — Low-cost off-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/parking/go-park-bilbao-airport - **P1** — Official general parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/parking/p1 - **P2** — Official long-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/parking/p2 - **Parkaereo Bilbao** — Low-cost off-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/parking/parkaereo-bilbao ## Ground transport (8) - **Bilbao city taxis** — Metered taxi · 15-25 min · $25-35 · /3-4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/transport/bilbao-city-taxis - **Bizkaibus A3247** — Airport–Bilbao bus · 15-25 min · $2-5 · Every 20 min · roughly 06:00–23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/transport/bizkaibus-a3247 - **Federación Margen Derecha del Taxi** — Taxi company · 15-20 min · /25-30 · /15-20 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/transport/federacion-margen-derecha-del-taxi - **Hotel shuttles** — Private transfer · 15-20 min · /25-30 · /3-4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Intercity buses** — Regional coach · 15-20 min · /25-30 · /3-4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/transport/intercity-buses - **Private transfer services** — Pre-booked car · 15-20 min · /25-30 · /3-4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/transport/private-transfer-services - **Rental cars** — On-site car hire · 15-20 min · /25-30 · /3-4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/transport/rental-cars - **Ride-hailing taxis** — App-booked taxi · 15-20 min · /25-30 · /3-4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bio/transport/ride-hailing-taxis ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Sleep legality is upheld in the rent-a-car area on floor 0 of P1 parking, which offers minimal shelter, seats, and vending machines after hours. - _Money_: Opt for off-airport budget parks like Aeropark, Ekopark, which offer shuttle service to the terminal and tend to charge less than on-site options. - _Time_: The Express parking zone near departures allows swift drop-offs/pickups, granting short-term parking without fines in access lanes. - _Local_: Stick to P1 for weekenders, positioned within a 100m straightforward walk to the terminal, making it efficient for those 3 to 4-day trips. - _Time_: Arrive early in peak summer times; despite modernity, seating and waiting areas during these rushes get congested fast. - _Avoid_: Federación Margen Derecha del Taxi provides a relief over hailing instant cabs, useful especially before busy city events. - _Insider_: Take advantage of the 24/7 digital tourist office screens for help when traditional info centers are closed, expanding your options beyond the airport itself. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BIO.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bio/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bio/departures — HTML page with live departures