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Bilbao is the tenth most attractive European city to invest in

Bilbao is the tenth most attractive European city to invest in
The capital of Bizkaia has been rated among 370 European cities, and its economic strengths, business fabric and financial capabilities have been the most recognised values. As the councillor for Economic Development, Trade and Employment, Xabier Ochandiano, says, “this is a great advance, as it is the only large city in the state in this […]Leer más

Bilbao Airport surpasses pre-pandemic data in the first quarter of 2023

Bilbao Airport surpasses pre-pandemic data in the first quarter of 2023
The start of the year certifies the positive development that the Bilbao Airport Routes Committee was already warning about at the end of 2022. The number of passengers increased by 0.8% in February compared to the same month in 2019 (348,000). This has meant that domestic traffic has grown by 7.2% and international traffic has […]Leer más

The Routes Committee confirms a “powerful” summer for Bilbao-Bizkaia connectivity at the Connect trade fair

The Routes Committee confirms a “powerful” summer for Bilbao-Bizkaia connectivity at the Connect trade fair
A promising future for Bilbao-Bizkaia connectivity. In addition to confirming a summer 2023 that will be “powerful” in terms of the quantity and quality of the direct destinations planned from the Biscayan capital, the Routes Committee has been able to outline in Connect new connections for this winter and for the summer season of 2024.  […]Leer más

The Routes Committee will reinforce the connectivity of Bilbao-Bizkaia in CONNECT

The Routes Committee will reinforce the connectivity of Bilbao-Bizkaia in CONNECT
Promoting key routes, incorporating interesting destinations for the connectivity of the territory and maintaining existing connections are the objectives that the Bilbao Airport Routes Committee has set for its participation in CONNECT Route Development Forum, next Wednesday 22 February, which this year will be held in Tangiers. Paris, Amsterdam, London and Rome are some of […]Leer más

Bilbao Airport exceeds pre-pandemic figures in January, boosted by international tourism

Bilbao Airport exceeds pre-pandemic figures in January, boosted by international tourism
The positive inertia that the Bilbao Airport Routes Committee perceived at the end of 2022 has been confirmed with the first data of the new year. Last month, total traffic grew by 1.7% compared to 2019 and reached 339,841 people thanks to the international impulse. In this way, the figures that were handled before the […]Leer más

Excellent balance of the Routes Committee at FITUR

Excellent balance of the Routes Committee at FITUR
The Bilbao Airport Routes Committee is constantly working to ensure that the connectivity of the territory continues to be strengthened both nationally and internationally. The first big event of the year on its agenda has been FITUR, the leading tourism fair. “It is a great opportunity to get closer to those companies that have their […]Leer más

The Routes Committee foresees a record 2023

The Routes Committee foresees a record 2023
The Routes Committee expects that this year the connectivity of Bilbao and Bizkaia will surpass its best figures and the territory will achieve a new record in terms of connections, frequencies and seat offer. In order to underpin this goal, a work agenda has been set for 2023 that includes, among other milestones, the four […]Leer más

Bilbao Airport consolidates its position as a reference after closing 2022 with an extraordinary balance sheet

Bilbao Airport consolidates its position as a reference after closing 2022 with an extraordinary balance sheet
Bilbao Airport closed 2022 on a high note, consolidating its position as the benchmark for connectivity in northern Spain. According to statistics provided by Aena, the Biscayan capital’s aerodrome registered more than five million people (5,129,583), 98.7% more than in 2021, and operations increased by 70%, with a total of 44,919 landings and take-offs. In […]Leer más

Routes Committee gives a “very positive” assessment of Routes World

Routes Committee gives a “very positive” assessment of Routes World
Five direct connections confirmed and more to be announced in the coming weeks. In addition to the already announced routes of Marrakech, Riga, Rome, Warsaw and Azores, another “5 or 6 new destinations” will soon be added, which are already on the table for the summer of 2023. In the case of the Azores, Bilbao […]Leer más

Riga joins the list of new destinations from Bilbao

Riga joins the list of new destinations from Bilbao
Bilbao will have its first air connection with Latvia as of 4 May 2023. Loiu airport will have a direct and regular route with the Baltic countries for the first time in its history thanks to AirBaltic. The new link will last until October, completing the entire summer campaign and will have two weekly frequencies, […]Leer más