English From €45 with advance booking
The vehicle is booked before your flight and the destination can be your hotel, apartment, home, office or another specific address in Bilbao.
Pre-book your private transfer from Bilbao Airport (BIO) and know the price before you travel. For Bilbao city centre, the published reference is around 12 km, 15–20 minutes by road and fares from €45. Direct transfers are also available to Getxo, San Sebastián, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Santander, Pamplona, Biarritz and dozens of destinations across the region.
Bilbao Airport is around 12 km from the city centre, with a typical road journey of approximately 15–20 minutes under normal conditions. With Zonetransfers, you can book this route from €45, with a vehicle assigned to your booking, coordinated pickup at BIO and the price confirmed before the service.
The vehicle is booked before your flight and the destination can be your hotel, apartment, home, office or another specific address in Bilbao.
Aena currently reports an official taxi service in arrivals and publishes an approximate Bilbao fare that differs according to whether the journey takes place on a working day or public holiday.
Bizkaibus connects the airport with Bilbao on route A3247, stopping at Alameda Recalde, Plaza Moyua, Gran Vía and Bilbao Intermodal.
For travellers focused on price who are happy to use scheduled stops, A3247 is a direct alternative. The private transfer works differently: the vehicle is booked in advance, the price is known before travelling and you are taken directly to the address included in the booking.
Aena currently publishes a 15-minute frequency for route A3247. From the airport, the service operates approximately between 06:10 and 23:40. It can be useful when your accommodation is close to one of its stops and your flight time fits the operating schedule.
| Option | How it works | Arrival point | Useful detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | Advance booking | Booked address | From €45 for Bilbao city centre |
| Official taxi | Rank at arrivals | Requested address | Fare according to applicable regulations |
| Bizkaibus A3247 | Regular service | Alameda Recalde, Moyua, Gran Vía and Bilbao Intermodal | Published frequency of 15 minutes |
Reaching Moyua or Bilbao Intermodal may be enough for some passengers. If the actual destination is a hotel, apartment or business elsewhere in the city, an additional journey from the bus stop is then required. With a private transfer, that final leg is included in the service to the booked address.
Pickup at Loiu
The booking is organised using your flight and service details. The meeting point is provided in the confirmation and the pickup is coordinated in the indicated terminal area before continuing to Bilbao or your selected destination.
Service starting point
From BIO you can travel towards Bilbao and the estuary, Gipuzkoa and France, Cantabria and Asturias, or inland towards Vitoria-Gasteiz, La Rioja, Navarre and Castilla y León. That is why the airport's main landing page needs to cover more than the 12 km journey into the city centre.
These destinations are relatively close to BIO, but the direction of travel and exact arrival point vary considerably across Bizkaia.
These routes continue eastwards and can take well over an hour by road from the airport.
These are different travel corridors, which is why the final address should be defined before selecting vehicle capacity and calculating the price.
Arrival in Bilbao
The BIO → Bilbao reference fare helps define the main journey, but the booking should include a final address. A hotel in Abando, accommodation near Casco Viejo, an office on Gran Vía or an arrival at Bilbao Intermodal are different points within the city.
One of the usual destinations for business trips and city stays. Part of Abando is included within Bilbao's Low Emission Zone.
This is also the terminal served by airport route A3247 and may be the right destination when your journey continues by public transport.
In a more compact urban area, specifying the accommodation makes the arrival point clearer than using a general reference such as “city centre”.
It lies west of Abando and may involve a different final leg depending on the exact address in the booking.
Bilbao's Low Emission Zone covers approximately 2 km² and generally operates from Monday to Friday on working days between 07:00 and 20:00. Hotels located within the zone have specific procedures for authorising certain access when required.
The cruise terminals at the Port of Bilbao are located in Getxo, next to the marina. The Port Authority places both the airport and Bilbao city centre at approximately 20 minutes by road from the terminals. Cruise passengers should therefore book their transfer to Getxo rather than use Bilbao city centre as an intermediate destination.
The passenger facilities are located at Muelle Arriluze, Getxo. If your ship and terminal are already confirmed, including that information in the booking helps define the correct arrival point.
There is a dedicated landing page for the Bilbao Airport to Getxo and cruise port transfer.
The same route can require different vehicle capacities. Passenger numbers alone are not always enough: several checked bags, bicycles, professional equipment or group luggage may make a larger category necessary.
Economy
An option for smaller groups when passengers and luggage fit comfortably within the booked capacity.
Saloon
A suitable category for passengers looking for an executive saloon for an urban or intercity transfer.
Minivan
Particularly useful for families, smaller groups and bookings where several bags make a conventional car unsuitable.
Premium
A category designed for executive services, corporate travel and groups that need more space without moving up to a minibus.
Groups
For teams, tour groups, conferences and bookings where one or more minivans are no longer the most practical solution.
Large capacity
Designed for larger collective journeys, events, conferences and organised groups.
Browse the main private transfer routes from Bilbao Airport (BIO), with reference distances, approximate journey times and starting prices. The final amount may vary depending on the date, vehicle type and characteristics of the selected service.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Approx. time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Sebastián Airport | 110 km | 1 h 20 min | From €185 |
| Santander Airport | 110 km | 1 h 20 min | From €185 |
| Amorebieta-Etxano | 23 km | 20–25 min | From €45 |
| Axpe / Atxondo | 50 km | 45–50 min | From €75 |
| Azkoitia | 75 km | 1 h | From €129 |
| Azpeitia | 80 km | 1 h 05 min | From €135 |
| Bakio | 24 km | 25–30 min | From €55 |
| Barakaldo | 18 km | 20–25 min | From €45 |
| Beasain | 95 km | 1 h 05 min | From €155 |
| Bergara | 70 km | 55–60 min | From €125 |
| Bermeo | 30 km | 35–40 min | From €59 |
| Biarritz | 150 km | 1 h 45 min | From €229 |
| Burgos | 155 km | 1 h 40 min | From €219 |
| Castro Urdiales | 45 km | 35–40 min | From €89 |
| Deba | 70 km | 55–65 min | From €125 |
| Dima | 40 km | 40–45 min | From €69 |
| Durango | 45 km | 35–40 min | From €79 |
| Eibar | 55 km | 45–50 min | From €99 |
| Elorrio | 50 km | 45–50 min | From €65 |
| Ermua | 50 km | 40–45 min | From €70 |
| Errenteria | 110 km | 1 h 20 min | From €175 |
| Galdakao | 18 km | 20–25 min | From €45 |
| Gernika-Lumo | 35 km | 35–40 min | From €69 |
| Getaria | 83 km | 1 h–1 h 10 min | From €185 |
| Getxo / Cruise Port | 25 km | 25–30 min | From €55 |
| Gijón | 230 km | 2 h 15 min | From €269 |
| Haro | 120 km | 1 h 25 min | From €179 |
| Hondarribia | 115 km | 1 h 25 min | From €185 |
| Irun | 120 km | 1 h 30 min | From €189 |
| Laguardia / Rioja Alavesa | 115 km | 1 h 25–35 min | From €179 |
| Laredo | 65 km | 45–50 min | From €109 |
| Larrabetzu | 12 km | 15–20 min | From €25 |
| Lasarte-Oria | 100 km | 1 h 10–20 min | From €165 |
| Leioa | 20 km | 25–30 min | From €49 |
| Lekeitio | 75 km | 1 h 10 min | From €135 |
| Logroño | 135 km | 1 h 30 min | From €199 |
| Miranda de Ebro | 110 km | 1 h 15 min | From €169 |
| Mondragón / Arrasate | 80 km | 1 h | From €139 |
| Mundaka | 32 km | 35–40 min | From €75 |
| Mungia | 9 km | 10–15 min | From €22 |
| Noja | 90 km | 1 h 10 min | From €149 |
| Oñati | 75 km | 1 h | From €115 |
| Oviedo | 260 km | 2 h 30 min | From €285 |
| Pamplona / Iruña | 160 km | 1 h 45 min | From €225 |
| Portugalete | 26 km | 25–30 min | From €59 |
| Roncesvalles | 200 km | 2 h 30 min | From €265 |
| Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port | 185 km | 2 h 30 min | From €259 |
| San Juan de Gaztelugatxe | 35 km | 40–45 min | From €69 |
| San Sebastián / Donostia | 105 km | 1 h 15 min | From €185 |
| Santander | 105 km | 1 h 15 min | From €179 |
| Santurtzi | 24 km | 25–30 min | From €55 |
| Tolosa | 95 km | 1 h 10 min | From €155 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz | 75 km | 55–60 min | From €135 |
| Zaragoza | 300 km | 3 h | From €335 |
| Zarautz | 95 km | 1 h 10 min | From €179 |
| Zumaia | 80 km | 1 h–1 h 10 min | From €149 |
| Zumarraga | 85 km | 1 h 10 min | From €149 |
The main search intent for travelling from Bilbao Airport to the city centre is addressed directly here: from €45, around 12 km, approximately 15–20 minutes, with a comparison of private transfer, taxi and A3247 bus.
A transfer is designed to connect BIO with one specific address. If your itinerary includes the airport, hotel, meetings, meals, events and several locations throughout the same day, a chauffeur-driven vehicle at disposal may be more appropriate.
Suitable when the service has a defined origin and destination: BIO → hotel, home, company, port or another city.
More suitable when you need the vehicle to remain available throughout a schedule involving waiting time and several consecutive journeys.
Zonetransfers publishes a reference price from €45for BIO → Bilbao city. The second published category reference is €49. The price applicable to your booking should be checked for the selected date and vehicle.
The reference used for the BIO → Bilbao transfer is approximately 12 km and 15–20 minutes by road. Traffic and the final destination can affect the actual journey time.
Yes. Bizkaibus route A3247 connects the airport with Alameda Recalde, Plaza Moyua, Gran Vía and Bilbao Intermodal. Aena currently publishes a 15-minute frequency and service from the airport approximately between 06:10 and 23:40.
Yes. Aena reports an official taxi service in the arrivals area of Bilbao Airport. Taxi and private transfer are different products: a Zonetransfers transfer is booked in advance and the price is known before the service takes place.
The relevant meeting point is provided with the service confirmation. The booking should include your flight details so the pickup can be correctly linked to your arrival at BIO.
Zonetransfers uses the flight information supplied with the booking to coordinate the pickup. Check the applicable service terms for the specific margins and circumstances.
Yes. Specific routes are available from Bilbao Airport to San Sebastián / Donostia, Santander, Vitoria-Gasteiz and many other destinations. The routes with reference prices, distances and journey times are listed in the directory on this page.
Yes. The cruise terminals are in Getxo rather than Bilbao city centre. There is a specific route from BIO to Getxo and the cruise port.
Passenger numbers and luggage need to be considered together. If a standard car does not provide enough capacity, a minivan, minibus or bus may be required depending on group size.
Yes. You can arrange pickup from Bilbao or another destination to Bilbao Airport. The departure time should allow enough time for the journey and the margin you need before your flight.
Zonetransfers is the trading name of CARMAN WORLD SL (CIF B05560032), a company registered in Spain. The company manages private transport bookings for individual travellers and groups, coordinating the contracted service with its vehicles and authorised operators according to the destination.
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Enter Bilbao Airport as your origin, select the address where your journey actually ends and check the price before booking. For Bilbao city centre, you can start from the €45 reference; for other routes, select the specific destination and the appropriate category for your passengers and luggage.
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.(08/07/2026) James Walker