Museo Guggenheim Bilbao
Frank Gehry's titanium-clad museum beside the estuary. Outside are the spider "Maman" and the flower dog "Puppy".
Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao: airports, things to do and where to stay
Bilbao, on the Nervión estuary, went from industrial city to a showcase of contemporary architecture with the Guggenheim Museum. It is famous for its old town and its pintxos.
Bilbao airports
From the airport to central Bilbao
Bilbao airport is about 5 km from central Bilbao.
Bizkaibus A3247
Bus to central Bilbao (Gran Vía, Plaza Moyúa, Alameda Recalde) and the Termibus station, every 15 min.
Lurraldebus DO04
Direct bus to San Sebastián, with an optional stop in Zarautz. Departures roughly every hour.
Taxi
Rank in the arrivals area. The ride to central Bilbao, about 12 km away, takes around 20 min.
Bilbao
Things to do in Bilbao
Casco Viejo
The Seven Streets, Santiago Cathedral and the Plaza Nueva, packed with pintxo bars.
Mercado de la Ribera
Covered market on the riverside, with fresh produce stalls and a pintxo area.
Puente de Bizkaia
Transporter bridge from 1893 between Getxo and Portugalete, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Reachable by metro.
Basílica de Begoña
Gothic basilica on a hilltop, shrine of Biscay's patron saint, with views over the city.
Where to stay in Bilbao
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Bilbao?
Bilbao is served by Bilbao (BIO).
How far is the airport from central Bilbao?
Bilbao airport is about 5 km from central Bilbao.
How do I get from the airport to central Bilbao?
From Bilbao airport you can take Bizkaibus A3247 (bus), Lurraldebus DO04 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Bilbao?
Highlights of Bilbao include Museo Guggenheim Bilbao, Casco Viejo, Mercado de la Ribera, Puente de Bizkaia, and Basílica de Begoña.
Photo credits
- Museo Guggenheim Bilbao: Naotake Murayama, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Casco Viejo: Zarateman, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mercado de la Ribera: PA, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Puente de Bizkaia: Ebaki, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Basílica de Begoña: Gorigori, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons