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BIO Bilbao Airport
Bilbao Airport (IATA: BIO, ICAO:LEBB) is located in the city of Bilbao, Spain. It is the primary international airport serving Bilbao and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+34902404704

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IATA Code

BIO

ICAO Code

LEBB

Name

Bilbao Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Spain (ES)

City

Bilbao

Latitude

43.3011017

Longitude

-2.9106100

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+34902404704

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Airport Overview

Bilbao Airport (BIO), ICAO LEBB, is an international passenger-led airport serving Bilbao, Biscay and the wider Basque Country. It is located in the municipality of Loiu, approximately 9 km north of Bilbao, and is the largest airport serving the Basque Country and northern Spain according to the supplied airport record. For air freight, its role is primarily regional and network-connected rather than that of a dedicated cargo hub. Our platform treats Bilbao Airport as a practical origin or destination for Basque industrial shipments, time-sensitive commercial consignments and selected temperature-sensitive goods, subject to confirmed airline, handling-agent and customs acceptance. Capacity, cut-off times and service availability can vary by operating day, aircraft type, commodity and season, so our service team verifies the complete routing before quoting.

Airport name	Bilbao Airport
IATA / ICAO	BIO / LEBB
Country / city	Spain / Bilbao
Location	Loiu, Biscay, Basque Country; approximately 9 km north of Bilbao
Coordinates	43.3011017, -2.9106100
Time zone	UTC+01:00; local scheduling may change seasonally

Key Highlights

Regional industrial gatewaySuitable for cargo linked to Basque manufacturing, machinery, automotive suppliers, energy equipment and engineering businesses.

Passenger-network dependentMuch air freight capacity is influenced by available belly space and the confirmed aircraft schedule; advance space control is important.

European consolidation logicShipments may be routed directly where capacity exists or connected through another European gateway when a direct uplift is not available.

Road-air flexibilityFor dense industrial cargo or urgent shipments with limited uplift, our team compares airport-origin options with secured road feeder or alternative-airport solutions.

Commodity-sensitive handlingDangerous goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and oversized pieces require prior acceptance rather than standard booking treatment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Bilbao Airport has airport cargo-handling processes, but the exact warehouse, screening, customs and special-cargo services depend on the appointed handling company, airline and shipment profile. Our service team confirms the applicable facility before cargo delivery.

Export and import handling: cargo acceptance, weighing, security controls, build-up or breakdown and release are arranged through the confirmed handling chain.
Customs-controlled processing: customs presentation, transit procedures and document checks are coordinated according to the shipment’s customs status and route. A bonded or temporary-storage solution must be confirmed case by case.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: availability of cool-room, pharmaceutical or validated temperature-control handling is subject to prior acceptance, packaging capability and the selected carrier.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the commodity, UN number, packing instruction, quantity, aircraft limitations and handler capability; undeclared or incorrectly packed goods may be refused.
Security and screening: regulated-agent status, screening method, piece dimensions and shipper documentation can affect cargo acceptance and cut-off planning.
Collection and delivery: vehicle access, release documentation, storage exposure and consignee collection windows are checked with the handling agent before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

European connectivity: cargo may move on an available direct passenger or freighter service, or through a European hub selected according to destination, capacity and commodity restrictions.
Long-haul connections: shipments to Asia, North America, the Middle East or other intercontinental markets commonly require a confirmed hub connection; the transfer airport and airline combination must be checked at booking.
Intermodal alternatives: when uplift from Bilbao Airport is constrained, our team may compare a controlled road feeder service or another Spanish or European departure airport, balancing trucking time, security and customs requirements.
Transit planning: total lead time includes booking confirmation, export cut-off, screening, handling, flight connection, customs release and final delivery. Published flight time alone is not a reliable door-to-door estimate.
Schedule variability: weekends, holidays, weather, aircraft changes, congestion, security screening and customs inspection can affect the final movement; all timings are confirmed against the actual booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Bilbao Airport serves Bilbao and the Basque Country, with practical relevance to surrounding industrial and commercial areas in northern Spain. Our platform commonly evaluates the following cargo profiles for air transport:

Industrial and engineering goodsMachine parts, control equipment, maintenance components, tooling and high-value production inputs requiring reliable uplift.

Automotive and mobility supply chainsUrgent components, prototypes and service parts where production interruption costs justify air freight.

Energy and infrastructure equipmentElectrical assemblies, instrumentation and specialized parts, subject to dimensions, weight and dangerous-goods classification.

Food and seafoodSelected chilled or time-sensitive products may require pre-arranged temperature control, packaging validation and rapid customs coordination.

Pharmaceutical and healthcare cargoSuitable only when the carrier and handler accept the required temperature range, packaging, monitoring and delivery controls.

Fashion, electronics and express consignmentsHigh-value or time-sensitive commercial shipments may use airport air freight or integrator solutions, subject to security and capacity confirmation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: do not rely on a generic airport cut-off. The effective deadline is set by the booked airline, handling agent, screening requirement, shipment size and export documentation. Our team obtains the confirmed acceptance time before pickup.
Accurate commodity declaration: the commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, piece count, dimensions, gross weight and country-of-origin information must match the physical cargo and the air waybill.
Special cargo pre-alert: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, valuables, oversized pieces and cargo requiring a specific temperature range must be declared before booking.
Customs and inspection exposure: incomplete documents, valuation questions, export-control concerns or physical inspection may delay release. Our service team coordinates the broker, shipper and consignee but cannot guarantee clearance timing.
Final-mile collection: the consignee should wait for formal release instructions. Driver access, identification, storage charges and collection hours are controlled by the relevant facility and may change.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, destination, ready time, commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, package count and any battery, chemical or temperature-control information before requesting a quote.
For industrial or urgent cargo, request space as early as practicable and keep a validated alternative routing available. We compare Bilbao Airport uplift with controlled hub or road-air options rather than assuming the first schedule is executable.
Use export-grade packaging with clear piece marks, pallet stability and protection against handling exposure. Provide accurate chargeable-weight data; remeasurement or reweighing can change the booking and cost.
For special cargo, prepare the applicable safety data, dangerous-goods declaration, battery test documentation, health certificates, temperature instructions or live-animal paperwork before the carrier’s acceptance deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bilbao Airport handle international air freight?

It can be used for international air freight when the selected airline, handling agent and customs process accept the shipment. Available destinations and capacity must be confirmed for the actual shipping date.

Is a direct flight guaranteed for cargo booked through Bilbao Airport?

No. Cargo may travel on a direct service, a passenger-belly connection or a European hub routing. Our platform confirms the operating carrier, connection point and acceptance conditions before dispatch.

How early should cargo arrive at the airport?

The required delivery time is determined by the airline and handling agent, not by a universal airport rule. Special cargo and shipments requiring screening or document review normally need additional planning time.

Can pharmaceuticals, perishables or frozen goods be shipped through Bilbao Airport?

Potentially, subject to prior carrier and handler acceptance, packaging suitability, temperature requirements, customs documents and available controlled-handling resources. Our team checks these conditions before booking.

What happens if the shipment is too large or no suitable uplift is available?

We assess piece dimensions, aircraft restrictions and handling access, then compare a split shipment, hub connection, road feeder or alternative departure airport. The final solution depends on the commodity and destination.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, city, country and supplied descriptive facts on this page are based on the airport record provided for Bilbao Airport. Operational details that can change—such as handling acceptance, cut-off times, schedules, aircraft capacity, customs procedures and special-cargo availability—must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For independent verification and current regulatory or airport information, our service team uses the following authoritative source domains:

aena.es iata.org seguridadaerea.gob.es sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es eurocontrol.int

Source boundary: official airport, aviation, customs and air-transport information supports verification of airport identity, regulatory context and published operational information. A specific shipment remains subject to the confirmed airline, handling agent, customs authority, security requirements and prevailing operating conditions.