Bilbao Airport (BIO/LEBB)
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
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Transformed: Bilbao positions itself as the cultural centre of Spain's Northern Atlantic coast – a change that has been recognised by being awarded the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize for urban transformation. |
| Jerez de la Frontera | |
| Unserved route in winter season 40,000 passengers in 2008 |
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| Europe | |
| Germany | |
| Hamburg | |
| Unserved route 6,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 |
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| Hannover | |
| Unserved route 6,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 |
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| Nuremburg | |
| Unserved route 2,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 |
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| Cologne | |
| Unserved route 2,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 26,000 passengers in 2008 |
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| Other countries | |
| Vienna | |
| Unserved route 8,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 |
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| Copenhagen | |
| Unserved route 6,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 |
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| Venice | |
| Unserved route in winter season 5,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 |
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| Zurich | |
Unserved route |
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| Stockholm | |
| Unserved route 5,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 |
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| Bucharest | |
| Unserved route 5,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 |
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| Warsaw | |
| Unserved route 3,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 |
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| Oslo | |
| Unserved country 3,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 |
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| Helsinki | |
| Unserved country 3,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 |
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| Glasgow | |
| Unserved route | |
| Budapest | |
| Unserved route 3,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 |
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| Cabo Verde | |
| Unserved route | |
| Marruecos | |
| Unserved route | |
| Intercontinental | |
| New York | |
| Unserved route 12,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 and an additional 19,000 to other regions in the USA |
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| Miami | |
| Unserved route 2,000 one way indirect passengers in 2010 and an additional 30,000 to other regions in the USA |
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With over 500,000 visitors, Bilbao's nine-day Semana Grande (big week) in August is the city's most important event, followed by bilbao bbk live – an international music festival attracting over 100,000. Great architecture on every street corner includes Sir Norman Foster's metro stations.
Other major reasons to serve this airport
- Strong regional economy
- Important tourism attractions, including major architectural works: Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum, Norman Foster's subway station and the Airport by Santiago Calatrava
- High yield catchment area
- Good performance of existing facilities
- Competitive airport charges
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Bilbao is keen on developing its intra-European route network, especially connections to Germany. In 2011, new routes included Geneva and Manchester.
Marketing and other support
- PR support for new routes such as press releases, flight opening press conferences, activities related to the inaugural flight, banners at Aena Aeropuertos's web page during the start-up period, and advertising support in our airports. For further information, please contact
- Possible cooperation from the Spanish Tourism Board (Tourspain):
- Market information: statistics & market analysis on request at
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100% interconnectivity – as part of developing Bilbao into a city of technology and innovation, free Wi-Fi access is available at key sites throughout the city.
Catchment Area
- Within 30 mins: 1.1 million
- Within 60 mins: 1.7 million
- Within 120 mins: 3.2 million
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The economic centre of the Basque Country, Bilbao is home to many businesses, such as multinationals Iberdrola and Gamesa. The city's exhibition centre also hosts the largest multipurpose hall in Spain with a capacity of up to 26,000 – one of six Spanish venues for basketball's 2014 FIBA World Championships.
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
- Trade
- Transportation
- Service industry
- Tourism
- Construction
- Energy sector
- Telecommunications
- For freight opportunities go to: www.clasanet.com
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Santiago Calatrava's 32,000m2 terminal – La Paloma ("the dove") has been renovated in 2011; further extension will double capacity to 8 million by 2016.
Geography
- Bilbao Airport is located 12km from the capital of the Vizcaya province.
Road Access:
- From Bilbao centre the route is via the Alameda Recalde. After La Salve bridge, enter one of the Artxanda tunnels and on exiting into the Corredor del Txorrieri, the direction to the airport is clearly indicated.
Bus Access:
- Bilbao-Airport, Line 3247
- Airport-San Sebastian line
- Airport-Zarautz line
Infrastructure & Operations:
- 2 runways (2,000m and 2,600m)
- Slot Coordinated
- Operating hours: S 04:45-21:30; W 05:45-22:30 UTC
- 1 Terminal
Important infrastructure developments and/or other news
For more information about Bilbao and its region, go to:
- Basque Country Tourism
- Basque Country Destinations
- Bilbao Town Hall
- Biscay Provincial Council
- Tourism in Spain
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Vital statistics
2011 figures
- Passengers: 2,783,280 domestic pax; 1,251,118 international pax.
- Air Transport Movements: 44,988 regular flights; 2,003 charter flights.
- Freight: 2,634 tons.
- Largest carriers: Vueling, Spanair, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air Europa, Air Nostrum, airberlin, easyJet, Air France, Iberworld.
