Bilbao Airport is the main airport of the Basque Country and is famous for its terminal designed by Santiago Calatrava, a white form resembling a dove with outstretched wings. It lies north of the city, on the hills of Loiu, and is the most convenient airport for the Guggenheim Museum, San Sebastián and the Basque coast.
Arrivals, departures and aircraft in flight
Below you will find today's arrivals and departures board, updated continuously, and a map of the aircraft flying right now within 110 km of the airport, with altitude, speed and distance. Times are Spanish local time, the same as Central European Time.
Updated continuously. Always check with your airline.
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In red, aircraft below 2,400 m, that is taking off or landing. Open ADS-B data from adsb.lol (ODbL licence).
Getting to town
- Bizkaibus: the direct line to central Bilbao takes about 20 minutes.
- Buses to San Sebastián: direct services from the terminal in just over an hour.
- Taxis outside arrivals.
Practical tips
- Documents: EU citizens only need a valid identity card or passport.
- Aena: almost all Spanish airports are run by Aena; its website offers car parks to book online at lower prices.
- Canary Islands: the islands are outside the EU VAT area, so customs allowances apply to some purchases on the way back.
- Taxis: in cities, fares from the airport are often fixed or include an airport supplement; ask before getting in.
To explore the destination see our guide to Bilbao. See also all Spanish airports and getting to and around Spain.