BIO
Bilbao Airport
Bilbao · SpainICAO LEBB
Bilbao Airport (BIO) is an airport serving Bilbao, Spain, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 43° 18' 4.0" N, 2° 54' 38.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. With 35 direct destinations served by 20 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Madrid (GMT+2).
Destinations
35
Airlines
20
Elevation ft
138/ 42m
Europe/Madrid
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BIO
ICAO Code
LEBB
City
Bilbao
Country
Spain
Elevation
138 ft
Local Time
06:25 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:43.3011°
Longitude:-2.9106°
Popular Routes from BIO
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIS | Lisbon, Portugal | 450 mi | 1h 21m | short-haul | 185 kg | View |
| PMI | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 391 mi | 1h 14m | short-haul | 160 kg | View |
| ACE | Arrecife, Spain | 1,154 mi | 2h 51m | medium-haul | 290 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 473 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 194 kg | View |
| IBZ | Ibiza, Spain | 379 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 155 kg | View |
| LPA | Gran Canaria, Spain | 1,268 mi | 3h 4m | medium-haul | 318 kg | View |
| TFN | Tenerife, Spain | 1,266 mi | 3h 4m | medium-haul | 318 kg | View |
| AGP | Malaga, Spain | 465 mi | 1h 23m | short-haul | 191 kg | View |
| ALC | Alicante, Spain | 368 mi | 1h 12m | short-haul | 151 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 717 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 294 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BIO
20 active airlines serving Bilbao Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air Europa
UXSpain
Air France
AFFrance
Alitalia
AZItaly
Brussels Airlines
SNBelgium
Formosa Airlines
VYTaiwan
Germanwings
4UGermany
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Norwegian Air Shuttle
DYNorway
SATA International
S4Portugal
TAP Portugal
TPPortugal
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
US Airways
USUnited States
VOLOTEA Airways
V7Spain
Vueling Airlines
VYSpain
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Bilbao Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santander Airport | SDR | Santander | Spain | 75 km |
| San Sebastian Airport | EAS | San Sebastian | Spain | 91 km |
| Logroño-Agoncillo Airport | RJL | Logroño-Agoncillo | Spain | 105 km |
| Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport | BIQ | Biarritz-bayonne | France | 113 km |
| Burgos Airport | RGS | Burgos | Spain | 120 km |
| Pamplona Airport | PNA | Pamplona | Spain | 119 km |
| Pau Pyrénées Airport | PUF | Pau | France | 202 km |
| Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport | LDE | Tarbes | France | 236 km |
Other Airports in Spain
Alicante International Airport
ALCAlicante
Almería International Airport
LEIAlmeria
Lanzarote Airport
ACEArrecife
Asturias Airport
OVDAviles
Badajoz Airport
BJZBadajoz
Barcelona International Airport
BCNBarcelona
Burgos Airport
RGSBurgos
Fuerteventura Airport
FUEFuerteventura
Girona Airport
GROGerona
Gran Canaria Airport
LPAGran Canaria
Federico Garcia Lorca Airport
GRXGranada
Hierro Airport
VDEHierro
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 43° 18' 4.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 2° 54' 38.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 43.301102
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -2.910610
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 138 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 42 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Bilbao Airport?
The IATA code for Bilbao Airport is BIO, and its ICAO code is LEBB. The airport is located in Bilbao, Spain.
How many destinations can you fly to from BIO?
There are 35 direct destinations available from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain.
What airlines fly from BIO?
There are 20 airlines operating from BIO, including Aer Lingus, Air Berlin, Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, and more.
What timezone is Bilbao Airport in?
Bilbao Airport is in the Europe/Madrid timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Bilbao Airport?
Bilbao Airport sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level.
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