English Vitoria-Gasteiz
Basque Country capital, known for its medieval centre and Green Ring.
≈ 55 min View transfer →
Bilbao Airport BIO → Pamplona / Iruña
Private transfer from Bilbao Airport to Pamplona, with a fixed price from €279
from €279 indicative per vehicle, 1–4 passengers
from €319 indicative per vehicle, 5–8 passengers
≈ 168 km via the AP-1 and AP-15
≈ 1 hr 53 min private service, fixed price
Pamplona-Noáin Airport has very few commercial routes, so Bilbao is a practical arrival point for many travellers heading to Navarra by air. From Bilbao Airport, a private vehicle takes you directly to Pamplona with a driver, a fixed price confirmed at booking and collection from the airport's single arrivals hall. If you are comparing flight options, this road connection is worth taking into account alongside the available flights to Pamplona.
Bilbao Airport to Pamplona: route, distance and journey time
The journey to Pamplona follows the AP-1 towards Vitoria-Gasteiz, continues along a section of the N-1 and then joins the AP-15 into Navarra. The route crosses from Álava into Navarra and runs inland, with the road gaining altitude through Álava before descending towards the Pamplona basin. The total distance is approximately 168 km and the standard journey time is around 1 hour 53 minutes. The quoted price is fixed per vehicle and journey, regardless of whether specific sections include tolls on the day.
Travelling to Pamplona during the San Fermín festival
San Fermín takes place from 6 to 14 July. During the festival, daily road closures around Pamplona's old town affect access because of the running of the bulls and other festivities, while local public transport routes and timetables also change. If your flight or transfer falls within these dates, tell us when booking so the driver can use the closest suitable drop-off point for that particular day. Allow extra time for the journey rather than relying solely on the standard travel time. Outside San Fermín, access to central Pamplona follows the normal arrangements for a city of this size.
A useful arrival option for Camino de Santiago travellers
Pamplona is an important stop on the French Way of the Camino de Santiago and a reference point for the Baztan Way from the north. Travellers starting or continuing their pilgrimage in this area may therefore arrive through Bilbao before beginning the walking section. For organised pilgrimage groups or associations, see our minibus and bus hire with driver in Bilbao. If your itinerary combines Pamplona with several stops across Navarra or the Basque Country, our car hire with driver in Bilbao may be more suitable.
What to know before booking a Bilbao Airport to Pamplona transfer
Why do travellers use Bilbao Airport for trips to Pamplona?
Pamplona-Noáin Airport has very few active commercial routes. Travellers flying to Navarra may therefore arrive at Bilbao, San Sebastián or Madrid and continue by road to their final destination.
Can I be dropped in central Pamplona during San Fermín?
Access to the old town can be restricted during San Fermín because of road closures associated with the running of the bulls and the festivities. Mention this when booking so the drop-off can be adjusted to the closest suitable point for the date of travel.
Is this a taxi or a private transfer?
This is a private transfer with a chauffeur-driven vehicle (VTC), rather than a metered taxi. The price is fixed per vehicle and journey, confirmed when you book, with no additional charge on arrival. The vehicle category can be selected according to the number of passengers and luggage.
Other Bilbao Airport transfer destinations
Pamplona is one of several destinations served from Bilbao Airport across Navarra, Gipuzkoa, Álava and nearby areas. These routes may be useful if your itinerary continues beyond Pamplona.
San Sebastián / Donostia
Coastal city known for La Concha and its distinctive food culture.
≈ 1 hr 05 min View transfer →
Hondarribia
Historic border town beside France, overlooking the Bidasoa estuary.
≈ 1 hr 10 min View transfer →
Irun
Border city on the Bidasoa and an important route towards France.
≈ 1 hr 15 min View transfer →
Biarritz
Elegant resort on the French Basque coast, across the border.
≈ 1 hr 30 min View transfer →
Logroño
Capital of La Rioja, with links to the Camino de Santiago and local wine country.
≈ 1 hr 30 min View transfer →
Roncesvalles
Historic starting point of the French Way, in the Navarrese Pyrenees.
≈ 2 hr 20 min View transfer →
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Classic starting point of the French Way, on the other side of the Pyrenees.
≈ 2 hr 30 min View transfer →
Lasarte-Oria
Gateway to the wider San Sebastián area, with its historic racecourse.
≈ 1 hr View transfer →
Miranda de Ebro
Railway hub connecting the Basque Country, La Rioja and Castile and León.
≈ 1 hr 08 min View transfer →
Private transport services available from Bilbao
Plan your private transfer from Bilbao Airport to Navarra
Tell us if you are travelling during San Fermín, arriving for the Camino de Santiago or simply need a direct journey to Pamplona. We can take the relevant travel circumstances into account, confirm the appropriate drop-off point and provide the fixed price before you book.