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The Basque coast's longest beach, with regular surf conditions.
≈ 50 min View transfer →
Bilbao Airport BIO → Zumaia
Private Bilbao Airport transfer to Zumaia and the Flysch coast
from €119 indicative per vehicle, 1–4 passengers
from €149 indicative per vehicle, 5–8 passengers
≈ 75 km via AP-8/N-634
≈ 55 min private service, fixed price
Zumaia is home to the Flysch, a striking coastal rock formation shaped over more than 50 million years. You can explore part of it on foot along the Algorri trail, see the coastline from San Telmo, or take a boat trip from Zumaia harbour. Itzurun Beach, beside the Flysch, was also used as a filming location for "Game of Thrones". Your journey from Bilbao Airport is a private chauffeur-driven transfer with a fixed price confirmed when you book.
Plan your Zumaia visit around the way you want to see the Flysch
There are two distinct ways to experience Zumaia's famous rock formations. The Algorri trail can be reached from Itzurun Beach and lets you walk along the coast and see the inclined layers at close range. Alternatively, a boat excursion of around 50 minutes departs from Zumaia harbour and gives you a view of the Flysch from the sea. The choice matters when arranging your transfer because the drop-off point and timing are different: the coastal walk can be started at any time of day, whereas the boat operates according to a fixed departure time.
A private drop-off avoids Zumaia's seasonal parking restrictions
Zumaia has regulated OTA parking areas during the season, and finding a space close to the Flysch access can be difficult on summer weekends. A private transfer removes the need to search for a parking space: the driver can drop you at the access to Itzurun Beach or at the starting point for the trail, depending on your plans.
Itzurun Beach is the filming location; San Telmo and Algorri offer different views
For visitors coming to Zumaia because of "Game of Thrones", the specific filming location is Itzurun Beach and its Flysch. San Telmo chapel and the Algorri trail provide viewpoints over the same distinctive rocky landscape, but they should not be confused with the filming location itself. If the series is the main reason for your visit, Itzurun Beach is the relevant destination to give the driver.
Practical questions about your Bilbao Airport transfer to Zumaia
Can I be dropped at the Algorri trail or Zumaia harbour?
Yes. Tell us your plans when booking and the driver can drop you at the access to Itzurun Beach for the trail or at Zumaia harbour if you are taking the boat excursion.
Is parking easy if I decide to drive to Zumaia myself?
Zumaia has regulated parking areas during the high season, and these can fill up on summer weekends. A private transfer avoids the need to find a parking space for your arrival and departure.
Is this a metered taxi?
No. The service is a chauffeur-driven vehicle (VTC) with a fixed price per journey, confirmed when you book. There is no taximeter and no waiting-time surcharge within the agreed conditions.
Other Bilbao Airport transfer destinations
Zumaia is one of several destinations served from BIO across the Gipuzkoa coast and the Basque Country. These are ten commonly requested routes.
San Sebastián / Donostia
A gateway to the Basque coast towards France, with La Concha Beach.
≈ 1 h 05 View transfer →
Zumarraga
A historic railway hub in the Urola valley and the birthplace of Legazpi.
≈ 45 min View transfer →
Tolosa
The historic capital of Gipuzkoa and home of Tolosa beans.
≈ 50 min View transfer →
Mundaka
Home to a world-renowned left-hand wave and the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.
≈ 40 min View transfer →
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
The rocky islet with its hilltop chapel and famous staircase, with timed entry during the high season.
≈ 50 min View transfer →
Mondragón / Arrasate
Home of the Mondragón Corporation, the world's largest industrial cooperative.
≈ 55 min View transfer →
Lasarte-Oria
An industrial centre near San Sebastián, home to the Basque racecourse.
≈ 1 h View transfer →
Pamplona / Iruña
The capital of Navarra and a practical alternative for international airport access.
≈ 1 h 53 View transfer →
Bakio
The largest beach on the Uribe Kosta coast, surrounded by green cliffs.
≈ 45 min View transfer →
More private transport options in Bilbao
Arrange your private transfer to Zumaia
Tell us whether you are heading for the Algorri trail or the boat excursion, together with your flight details and passenger numbers. We can confirm the appropriate drop-off point and the fixed price for your journey.