English Bermeo
Bizkaia's largest fishing port, close to the mouth of the Urdaibai estuary.
≈ 35 min View transfer →
Bilbao Airport BIO → Mundaka
Bilbao Airport to Mundaka Private Transfer
from 89 € indicative per vehicle, 1–4 passengers
from 99 € indicative per vehicle, 5–8 passengers
≈ 31 km via the N-633 and BI-2235
≈ 33 min private service, fixed price
Mundaka sits within the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve and is home to one of the world's most famous left-hand waves. The wave is formed by the estuary, which was officially designated a Surf Reserve in 2015. Many visitors arriving here are carrying surfboards and wetsuits, making luggage requirements particularly important when choosing the vehicle. This is a private chauffeur-driven transfer with a fixed price confirmed at the time of booking.
Planning your journey to Mundaka
Mundaka's famous wave does not break in the same way every day. Conditions depend on the combination of tide, incoming swell and the sandbank at the mouth of the Gernika estuary. The sandbank was affected by dredging in the past and is now protected as part of the surf reserve. If surfing is the main reason for your trip, checking the forecast before fixing your flight dates is worthwhile, as suitable waves cannot be expected every day.
Travelling with surfboards? Tell us before you book
A surfboard bag is often more than 2 metres long and will not fit into the boot of a standard car without folding down seats. If your group is travelling with two or three boards per person, a minivan or a vehicle with additional luggage space is usually the practical choice. Tell us the number of boards and their approximate length when booking so that the appropriate vehicle can be assigned before you reach the arrivals area.
Mundaka in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve
Mundaka forms part of Urdaibai, which was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1984. Construction and traffic restrictions apply in some areas around the estuary. The village itself is small, with narrow streets in the historic centre, and during periods of large waves or competitions, road access to the waterfront can be restricted. If your accommodation is in Mundaka itself, check whether your preferred drop-off point can be reached by car or whether the final section has to be walked.
Mundaka airport transfer questions
Can I bring surfboards on my Bilbao Airport transfer?
Yes. Tell us the number of boards and their approximate length when you book. With one or two boards, a car with the seats folded down may be sufficient; with more boards, a minivan is usually the better option.
Are there waves in Mundaka every day?
Not necessarily. The wave depends on the tide and the condition of the estuary's sandbank. If the purpose of your trip is specifically surfing, check the forecast before booking your flight rather than looking only at the transfer arrangements.
Is this a taxi or a private airport transfer?
It is a private transfer with a chauffeur-driven vehicle (VTC), rather than a metered taxi. The price is fixed per vehicle and journey, is known when you book and has no additional charges on arrival. The vehicle category can be selected according to the number of passengers and luggage requirements.
Bilbao Airport transfers to other destinations
Mundaka is one of several destinations served from BIO across Bizkaia, Urdaibai and the Gipuzkoa coast.
Gernika-Lumo
A historic chartered town and symbol of historical memory in the heart of Urdaibai.
≈ 30 min View transfer →
Lekeitio
A coastal town with two beaches separated by San Nicolás Island.
≈ 50 min View transfer →
Getaria
A coastal town in Gipuzkoa, birthplace of Balenciaga and known for its grilled fish cuisine.
≈ 1 h 05 View transfer →
Zarautz
Gipuzkoa's longest beach and a Basque surfing destination known for more accessible waves.
≈ 1 h 10 View transfer →
Zumaia
Home to the flysch, with rock strata dating back 60 million years along the coast.
≈ 1 h 10 View transfer →
Deba
A quiet estuary with an urban beach and direct access from the town.
≈ 1 h 15 View transfer →
San Sebastián / Donostia
The capital of Gipuzkoa, known for La Concha and its distinctive gastronomic calendar.
≈ 1 h 05 View transfer →
Mungia
Known for its Friday market and as a commercial gateway to Uribe Kosta, close to the airport.
≈ 20 min View transfer →
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Book your Mundaka transfer with space for surfboards
Tell us how many boards you are travelling with and their approximate length, together with your flight number and number of passengers. We can assign a vehicle with actual luggage space rather than simply enough seats and confirm the fixed price before you book.