Is there a direct bus to Loiu airport from Bilbao?

Yes. Bizkaibus line A3247 links Termibus with the airport every 15 minutes, with stops at Gran Vía, Moyúa and Alameda Recalde. Check updated timetables on Sarebus.

Which lines connect other cities to Loiu airport?

Lurraldebus DO04 links Donostia (and Zarautz) with the airport; La Unión A3720 connects Vitoria-Gasteiz; and Lurraldebus DG12 serves Oñati and Arrasate. Check departures in the search.

How much time should I allow to reach the airport?

We recommend arriving at the airport at least 90 minutes before domestic flights and longer for international flights, including bus travel time and possible delays.

Can I buy my ticket on Sarebus?

Sarebus compares regional operator timetables and redirects you to each company's website to book your ticket.

Buses, schedules and connections forBilbao Airport (Loiu)

Typical schedules

Direct: 80
Total: 80
Duration: ~10 min

Departure	Arrival	Operator
05:00	05:30	Bizkaibus · 30 min
05:15	05:45	Bizkaibus · 30 min
05:30	06:06	Bizkaibus · 36 min
05:35	05:45	Autobuses La Unión · 10 min
05:45	06:21	Bizkaibus · 36 min
06:00	06:36	Bizkaibus · 36 min
06:15	07:05	Bizkaibus · 50 min
06:30	07:20	Bizkaibus · 50 min
06:45	07:35	Bizkaibus · 50 min
07:00	07:50	Bizkaibus · 50 min
07:15	08:05	Bizkaibus · 50 min
07:30	08:20	Bizkaibus · 50 min

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Operators on Bilbo / Bilbao to Aeropuerto de Bilbao (Loiu)

Información del aeropuerto

Bilbao Airport (Loiu) (IATA code BIO) is the main airport in the Basque Country. It is in the municipality of Loiu, about 12 km from central Bilbao, and has an intercity bus stop at the terminal.

On the arrivals level there is a Bizkaibus customer service and ticket desk, where you can also top up your Barik card.

On Sarebus you can compare regional operator timetables and plan your trip from Bilbao or other cities in the Basque Country.

Stops in Aeropuerto de Bilbao (Loiu)

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Bus routes from Bilbao Airport (Loiu)

Buses to Bilbao Airport (Loiu)

Autobús

Bizkaibus — line A3247 Bilbao · Airport

Service linking Termibus with the airport, with stops at Gran Vía 79, Plaza Moyúa (Osaguna/Hacienda) and Alameda Recalde 11.

Airport → Bilbao: 6:10 to 23:40, every 15 minutes (at :10, :25, :40 and :55).
Bilbao → Airport: 5:00 to 22:00, every 15 minutes (at :00, :15, :30 and :45).
Phone: (+34) 902 222 265.

Lurraldebus — line DO04 Donostia · (Zarautz) · Bilbao Airport

Since March 2024, Lurraldebus lines connecting with Loiu are integrated into the MUGI system.

Donostia → Airport: 5:00 to 21:00, every 60 minutes. All services stop at Zarautz fifteen minutes after leaving Donostia when the ticket has that origin.
Airport → Donostia: weekends 6:45 to 22:45; weekdays 7:45 to 22:45 plus a service at 0:00. Every 60 minutes.

Lurraldebus — line DG12 Bilbao Airport · Zalduspe Ospitalea (Mondragón)

Connection with Oñati and Arrasate:

From Oñati: departs daily at 5:00.
From Arrasate: 5:15, 8:00, 11:00, 14:00, 17:15 and 21:15.
From the airport: 6:45, 9:45, 12:45, 15:45 and 19:15 to Arrasate; 23:15 to Oñati.

Autobuses La Unión — line A3720 Bilbao Airport · Vitoria-Gasteiz

Line connecting Loiu airport with central Vitoria-Gasteiz (and Foronda airport on the same route). Winter and summer timetables are published on the operator's website.

Getting there from other cities

Yes. Bizkaibus line A3247 links Termibus with the airport every 15 minutes, with stops at Gran Vía, Moyúa and Alameda Recalde. Check updated timetables on Sarebus.

Otras formas de llegar

Taxi

Asociación Auto Taxis Femade taxis operate at the airport (64 vehicles in the arrivals area). Booking: (+34) 944 800 909 or taxiaeropuertobilbao.com.

Indicative fares (weekdays / holidays): Bilbao ~€27 / €30; Termibus ~€32 / €35; Vitoria ~€144 / €158; Donostia ~€185 / €201.

Coche

You can check the road route with Google Maps. The airport has Aena parking with online booking.

VTC

Private hire vehicles (VTC) are also authorised to access the airport. Check operators on the Aena website.