Although this summer’s operations are practically closed, the Bilbao Airport Routes Committee is looking to the upcoming Connect Route Development Forum (7-9 February, Turin) as an opportunity to close some last-minute deals, but above all, to discuss possible new connections for the autumn-winter season. According to sources from the committee, its busy agenda includes around […]Leer más
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Countdown to Connect Aviation Route Development Forum
The first major international air connectivity event, Connect Aviation Route Development Forum, will kick off in Turin (Italy) on 7 February. Bilbao Airport’s route committee will come to reinforce the air connectivity of Bilbao Bizkaia, for which it will hold several meetings with different airlines and other agents in the sector. This forum, which will […]Leer más
Volotea reached 650,000 passengers on 4,000 flights from Bilbao Airport in 2023
This airline has operated almost 4,000 flights from Bilbao in 2023, which is 29% more than the previous year, and has transported almost 650,000 passengers, 39% more than in 2022. With an offer of more than 700,000 seats, 43% more than in 2022, Bilbao is positioned as one of Volotea’s fastest growing bases in 2023, […]Leer más
New all-time record: Bilbao Airport closed 2023 with over 6.3 million passengers and 51,448 flights
Bilbao Airport has reached its all-time passenger record, surpassing by far the 6 million passenger mark. Specifically, in 2023, 6,336,441 passengers used the Biscayan infrastructure. A milestone that has also occurred in the year that marks the 75th anniversary of the airport infrastructure, which opened to air traffic in 1948. This figure represents 23.5% more […]Leer más
Bilbao Airport reaches 6 million travelers in a year for the first time
Bilbao Airport has achieved a historic milestone by reaching 6 million passengers in one year, something unprecedented since its inauguration in 1948. The best November in its history, with a total record of 452,302 travelers, coincides with the 75th anniversary of the infrastructure. This record figure represents an increase of 18.2% over the same month […]Leer más
Commercial Incentive in Winter 2023
General terms and conditions for the Incentive in Winter 2023 are: -New routes to a new destinations incentive: 100% discount of the passenger charge -Passenger growth incentive: 100% discount of the passenger charge • For routes to Asia • For airports with < 3M passengers The discount will be applied to the proportion of passengers […]Leer más
Bilbao Airport offers a badge for people with invisible disabilities
Bilbao Airport offers a badge for people with invisible disabilities, joining other airports in the Aena network that already have one. It can now be requested through the Aena website, both in digital and physical format, and allows airport staff to identify passengers who carry it to facilitate and improve their airport experience. To this […]Leer más
Bilbao Airport records its best October in history, with 611,659 passengers
Bilbao Airport registered 611,659 passengers last month, which makes it the best October in the history of the the best October in the history of the infrastructure, with 18.3% more passengers than in the same month in 2022. passengers than in the same month in 2022. In terms of traffic type, domestic traffic grew by […]Leer más
Bilbao Airport begins the process of integral renovation of the commercial offer
From tomorrow, 1st November, Bilbao Airport will be undergoing a complete renovation of its commercial offer, thanks to the awarding of the duty free, catering and retail businesses to Lagardère. The first step in this remodelling will be taken tomorrow, when the duty free shop, located behind the security filter, will already be managed by […]Leer más
Bilbao Airport Route Development Committee attends Routes World to promote new connections for summer 2024
It is the most important event in international air connectivity. The 28th edition of Routes World kicks off this Sunday in Istanbul (Turkey) with the participation of representatives of hundreds of airlines, airports and other agents of the sector. The Committee has scheduled 15 meetings with the main companies: Vueling, Volotea, WizzAir, SAS… with three […]Leer más