Airfield Status
Bilbao Airport is in Basque Country (Biscay), Spain and takes private jets, with Bilbao the nearest big city. The longest runway is 12/30 – 2,600 m × 45 m asphalt (10/28 is 1,910 m). You can clear customs here.
- Runway
- 12/30 – 2,600 m × 45 m asphalt (10/28 is 1,910 m)
- Customs & immigration
- Yes – on site
- Business jets
- Yes. 2,600 m runway
- Opening hours
- Summer 07:45–00:30, winter 06:45–23:30 local for instrument flights; visual flights run an hour earlier (06:45–23:30 summer, 05:45–22:30 winter).
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Confirm with the airport
- Telephone
- +34 944 869 658
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
Barrio Gaztañaga s/n, Loiu (Bizkaia), 48180. The nearest major city is Bilbao.
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bilbao | 10 min | 4 mi · 7 km |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz | 1 hr | 44 mi · 71 km |
| Santander | 1 hr 20 min | 63 mi · 101 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft. Handling is compulsory here, so you will need to use one.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
A contracted handling agent is compulsory for every flight and must be named on the flight plan; passengers and crew wait for the agent on arrival.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
Hotels, restaurants, chauffeurs and other services near Bilbao Airport will be listed here. Run a business nearby? Get listed.
Other airports nearby
Straight-line miles, not road miles.