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Getting from Bilbao airport to the city center
Fastest option: taxi or private transfer. Best value: Bizkaibus A3247 direct bus service.
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20-30 min | €3 (single ticket fare) | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
15-25 min | €25-€35 (metered; airport supplement applies) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
15-25 min | €20-€35 (varies with demand) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
15-25 min | €40-€60 (pre-booked; fixed price) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or guaranteed pickup | |
15-25 min | €30-€80 (daily rate; varies by provider) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring Basque Country |
Notes:
- Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Bizkaibus A3247 stops at Termibus (main bus station) and Gran Vía in the city center.
- Taxis have a fixed airport supplement; confirm fare before departure.
- Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Bilbao
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Manchester to Bilbao in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 04.05 | Tue 05.05 | Wed 06.05 | Thu 07.05 | Fri 08.05 | Sat 09.05 | Sun 10.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 11.05 | Tue 12.05 | Wed 13.05 | Thu 14.05 | Fri 15.05 | Sat 16.05 | Sun 17.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Manchester to Bilbao
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Vueling | VLG | VY | No |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes |
| Iberia Airlines | IBE | IB | Yes |
| Air Europa | AEA | UX | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Bilbao
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 11°C | 7°C |
| February | 12°C | 7°C |
| March | 14°C | 8°C |
| April | 15°C | 9°C |
| May | 17°C | 11°C |
| June | 21°C | 14°C |
| July | 23°C | 16°C |
| August | 24°C | 17°C |
| September | 22°C | 16°C |
| October | 20°C | 14°C |
| November | 15°C | 10°C |
| December | 13°C | 8°C |
14 day forecast
Bilbao travel tips
Visit Bilbao's state-of-the-art maritime museum located on the river bank
The Bilbao Maritime Museum is located on the river bank. It includes many interesting exhibits that will tell you about the maritime business development in the region. To get started, watch a 10-minute video that takes you through the history of Bilbao from the 14th century to the present day, then walk through 2 galleries that tell you about shipbuilding, pirates, shipwrecks, and more. Note the replica of the 17th-century Bilbao consular mission ship.
Head to Playa de Ereaga from Bilbao for active sports and beach parties
Playa de Ereaga, located at the old port near Bilbao, is perfect for those who prefer active sports. Here you can play beach football, attend concerts in the evenings, and catch short tubular waves that are perfect for bodyboarding.
Book a table in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Bilbao
For local gourmet cuisine, book a table at Etxanobe Restaurant. They cook classic dishes here – soups, lasagne, carpaccio, and so on.
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