Bilbao Airport luggage storage

About Bilbao Airport

A little over five miles north of the city of Bilbao, Bilbao airport is the busiest in northern Spain. It receives five and a half million passengers per year, many of whom come to explore the semi-autonomous region's unique culture. The airport flies to destinations throughout Europe, including London, Dublin, Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt, and many others. With short-haul flights to other locations in Spain, including many of the Spanish islands, Bilbao is an important airport for transfers too.

Construction of Bilbao airport began in the 1930s during the Spanish Civil War. In 1937, it was used purely for military planes. It wasn't until 1948 that the airport began handling civilian traffic. But the growing popularity of air travel saw the airport expand relatively quickly. The runway was extended in the 1960s to accept the larger planes that were being used. After the fall of Franco's dictatorship in 1975, Spain opened up more to foreign tourists, and Bilbao airport came into its own. The airport received a brand-new terminal building in 2000, keeping the amenities at the airport up-to-date for the millions of passengers who pass through every year.

Things to do near Bilbao Airport

Like many airports, Bilbao is relatively close to the city it serves, and it's not difficult to get into town from the airport. Whether you're planning a longer trip or find yourself in the airport on a layover, you won't have to go far to find some fun and interesting things to do.

• Stretch your legs at Merendero Park. Just to the south of the airport, this hilly park is a great place to get some exercise and offers excellent views over the city. If you're looking for a place to get some fresh air between flights, this is the perfect spot to do it.
• Explore culture at the Guggenheim Museum. One of Bilbao's most famous attractions, this museum is located toward the north side of the city, making it easy to reach the airport. The strikingly designed building with its giant spider sculpture outside is worth visiting by itself, but the collection of Basque artists inside should also not be missed.
• See the old heart of Bilbao in the Casco Viejo neighborhood. The pedestrianized streets make this neighborhood easy to explore, and when you want to take a break, you’ll find no end of restaurants and cafés ready to refresh you.
• See the spiritual heart of Bilbao at the Cathedral of St. James. Dating back to the 14th century, this Gothic cathedral is a magnificent sight. Don't miss the swastika carved above the door, a traditional Basque symbol that has nothing to do with the sinister meaning it acquired in the 20th century.
• Sample unique food at one of Bilbao's many bars. Pintxos are bite-size dishes of rustic bread with an astonishing variety of toppings, and are a Basque classic. Many bars in the city offer pintxos, but El Globo is a good place to start.

Transit options near Bilbao Airport

• With flights to most major European cities, Bilbao airport is easy to reach from just about anywhere on the continent. It’s especially well connected to other Spanish cities.
• Bus line 3247 connects Bilbao airport with the center of the city and the bus station. There are also plans to extend the city's Metro network to the airport, but these have yet to be realized.
• There is a direct car ferry from Portsmouth in the UK to Bilbao Port. A twenty minute bus ride connects the port to the airport.

Luggage storage near Bilbao Airport

It's only a short bus ride from Bilbao airport to the city it serves. As a result, even if you're only in Bilbao for a short time, you can still see much of what makes the city so special without traveling too far from the airport. Drop off your extra bags at a luggage storage shop near Bilbao airport so that you can travel light and experience the Basque region for yourself. Bounce makes it easy to store any size bags while you get acquainted with this unique town.

Activities and attractions near Bilbao Airport

• Urdaibai Park: See a more natural side of the Basque country at Urdaibai Park. Based around the river Oka, the park is home to vibrant wetlands, dense forests, and spectacular rocky beaches. Home to species of birds that are rarely seen anywhere else, it's a paradise for nature lovers. As part of the medieval pilgrimage route, the Camino Santiago, the park also contains many historically significant sites. Or, if you'd prefer to just lounge on the beach, you can do that too. Just make sure to drop your bags off at a luggage storage locker in Bilbao before you go.
• Santona: Spend some time on some of the best beaches in northern Spain in and around the small coastal town of Santona. Just to the north of Bilbao, this region is home to Marismas de Santona Natural Park and occupies a headland that bulges out into the Bay of Biscay. Blessed with a gorgeous coastline that combines both sandy beaches and rocky coves, it's the perfect place to enjoy Spain's warm weather and cool off in the ocean. Make the trip easier by leaving your heavy bags at a Bilbao luggage storage shop before you go.
• Biarritz: Hop over the border to check out one of France's most legendary beach resorts at Biarritz. This charming town has been a vacation destination for the rich and famous for decades, and its reliably warm weather and gorgeous scenery are sure to leave an indelible impression. A short train ride or bus journey will bring you over the border so you can experience French culture and cuisine not far from Bilbao.