English Continue to your address in the town
If you are staying at accommodation, visiting a business or travelling to a specific street in Azpeitia, enter that address as the final destination so the vehicle continues into the town itself.
BIO → AZPEITIA · UROLA
Bilbao Airport to Azpeitia private transfer — direct to your destination
A private transfer from Bilbao Airport (BIO) takes you inland from the Bilbao area towards Gipuzkoa and the Urola valley. Your final destination can be Azpeitia town, the Sanctuary of Loiola or another address within the municipality.
From €127 Per vehicle
≈70 km By road
≈50–60 min Typical journey time
Direct BIO → final address
BIO TO AZPEITIA
How much is a private transfer from Bilbao Airport to Azpeitia?
A private transfer from Bilbao Airport to Azpeitia starts at €127 per vehicle. The journey is approximately 70 km by road and takes around 50–60 minutes under normal conditions. Pickup takes place at Bilbao Airport (BIO), with the same vehicle continuing to the booked address in Azpeitia or Loiola.
The exact destination matters when travelling to this part of the Urola valley. Azpeitia town and the Sanctuary of Loiola are close to one another, but they are separate arrival points.
AT A GLANCE
Bilbao Airport → Azpeitia
- Starting fare: €127 per vehicle
- Road distance: approximately 70 km
- Journey time: approximately 50–60 minutes
- Service: private, direct transfer
- Arrival: Azpeitia, Loiola or another booked address
CHOOSE THE RIGHT ARRIVAL POINT
AZPEITIA TOWN
LOIOLA
Azpeitia town and Loiola are nearby, but they are not the same destination
Book the Sanctuary as the final destination
The Sanctuary of Loiola is approximately 1.5 km from central Azpeitia. If you are travelling there, you can specify Loiola directly rather than booking Azpeitia town as a generic destination.
Santuario de Loiola · 20730 Azpeitia
The Sanctuary is a specific destination within Azpeitia. This is particularly relevant if you are staying at the Casa de Espiritualidad, visiting the sanctuary complex or using accommodation in the surrounding Loiola area.
THE JOURNEY
From Bilbao Airport into the Urola valley
The route starts at Bilbao Airport and heads east towards Gipuzkoa before leaving the main transport corridor and continuing inland towards Azpeitia.
- Depart Bilbao Airport Pickup begins at the Bilbao Airport terminal and the vehicle joins the main road network serving the Bilbao area.
- Continue towards Gipuzkoa The central part of the journey heads east before leaving the main transport corridor.
- Enter the Urola valley The final section uses the inland road network linking Azpeitia with places such as Azkoitia, Zumarraga and the surrounding coastal area.
- Finish in Loiola or Azpeitia Your booked address determines whether the transfer ends around the Sanctuary or continues into Azpeitia town.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT ALTERNATIVE
BIO
ZARAUTZ
PRIVATE TRANSFER
Travelling by bus involves a connection; the private transfer is one direct journey
There is currently no direct bus from Bilbao Airport to Azpeitia. One available combination connects Bilbao Airport with Zarautz and then continues to Azpeitia on Lurraldebus, with a reference total journey time of around 2 h 34 min. The direct road journey is around 51 minutes.
Start at the airport
Public transport requires you to coordinate your airport departure with the next available service.
Change before continuing inland
One of the available combinations uses Zarautz as the connection point before continuing towards the Urola valley.
One vehicle from BIO to Azpeitia
Passengers and luggage remain in the same vehicle from Bilbao Airport to the booked destination in Azpeitia, with no intermediate vehicle change.
WHY LOIOLA MAY BE YOUR ACTUAL DESTINATION
If you are visiting Loiola, you can travel directly to the Sanctuary
The Sanctuary of Loiola is a defined arrival point within Azpeitia rather than simply a nearby attraction. The complex includes the basilica and the tower house where Ignatius of Loyola was born, with parking areas in the surrounding area.
LOCAL CONNECTIONS
Lurraldebus also serves Loiola
Turismo Euskadi identifies services to Loiola from San Sebastián, Zumaia-Zumarraga, Zarautz and Eibar. This means public transport can also be used for onward or connecting travel when required.
Santuario de Loiola · 20730 Azpeitia
Use the Sanctuary as the destination when you do not need the vehicle to continue into central Azpeitia.
Your exact address determines the final stop
For a hotel, private accommodation, business or another address in Azpeitia town, enter the complete destination rather than relying only on the municipality name.
PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE
Choose vehicle capacity according to both passengers and luggage
Families, groups, pilgrims and passengers travelling on the same flight should consider the number of people and the luggage they are carrying when selecting the vehicle category.
Check your luggage requirements before choosing capacity
Several large suitcases can make a larger vehicle category more appropriate even when the number of passengers would fit in a standard car.
NEARBY ROUTES
UROLA
UROLA KOSTA
UROLA KOSTA
GOIERRI
DEBABARRENA
DEBAGOIENA
Other Bilbao Airport destinations around the same part of Gipuzkoa
Azpeitia shares part of its wider road network with several nearby destinations, but each has a different final route. If your actual destination is elsewhere, use the corresponding transfer page.
Azkoitia
Located beyond Loiola, Azkoitia requires the journey to continue along the GI-631 rather than ending in Azpeitia.
Neighbouring town View transfer →
Zarautz
Zarautz remains on the Gipuzkoa coast instead of continuing inland towards the Urola valley.
Coastal destination View transfer →
Getaria
Getaria requires continuing along the Gipuzkoa coast rather than heading inland into the Urola valley.
Coast View transfer →
Zumarraga
Zumarraga shares connections with the Urola area, but the route continues further inland to a different final destination.
Inland Gipuzkoa View transfer →
Eibar
Eibar can act as a transport connection towards Azpeitia, but it is a separate destination on the inland route.
Inland corridor View transfer →
Oñati
From Bilbao Airport, Oñati follows a different inland direction towards Debagoiena rather than entering the Azpeitia valley.
Different inland route View transfer →
QUESTIONS BEFORE BOOKING
Can I book a transfer directly to the Sanctuary of Loiola?
Yes. If Loiola is your actual destination, specify it directly when booking. The Sanctuary is in Azpeitia, approximately 1.5 km from the town centre.
Is there a direct bus from Bilbao Airport to Azpeitia?
No. Current public transport combinations require at least one connection. One available option uses Zarautz before continuing to Azpeitia.
Should I enter Azpeitia or Azkoitia when travelling to Loiola?
The Sanctuary of Loiola belongs to Azpeitia and is located between Azpeitia and Azkoitia. If Loiola is your exact destination, the clearest option is to enter Santuario de Loiola, Azpeitia.
How long does the Bilbao Airport to Azpeitia transfer take?
The reference journey time for the private transfer is approximately 50–60 minutes, with a road distance of around 70 km. Actual journey times can vary according to the route and traffic conditions.
How much does the Bilbao Airport to Azpeitia transfer cost?
The private transfer starts from €127 per vehicle. The journey is approximately 70 km by road and takes around 50–60 minutes under normal conditions.
Heading to Loiola? Book the Sanctuary as your destination. Staying in town? Continue to Azpeitia.
Enter the exact address and check your private transfer from Bilbao Airport from €127 per vehicle.