Search Flights from Cordoba (Argentina) to Bilbao

In order to go to Pajas Blancas Airport from the city center of Cordoba, Argentina, you can take means of transportation such as buses, shuttles, and taxis or you can rent a car as well.  The distance between the two points is approximately 11 kilometers; when the time wasted in traffic is considered, it may take 20 minutes to 1 hour to arrive the airport.

Bus

Taravella Public Bus and express buses which go to Pajas Blancas Airport from Cordoba leave from the main bus terminal, line A5, in the city center. The bus terminal, on the other hand, is located where Boulevard Peron and Boulevard Illia near Rio Suquia intercept. There are also buses departing in front of the University Campus in the city center; by taking them, you can directly reach the airport via D20.

Buses move with 15-minutes intervals during working hours. At other times, they move with half-hour intervals. The most economical transfer to the airport is to take a bus. You pay only 4.50 Argentine Pesos to go to Pajas Blancas Airport from the city center. 1 USD=27 ARS on average) When you are taking a bus, you should be careful about time and the form of payment. You need to show a pre-paid card to take the bus. You can buy this card from counters in the terminal or ask a passenger on the bus to show the card for you after paying him/her in cash. When you buy a card, you can also use it for those accompanying you. Because the bus keeps stopping, the journey to the airport, which normally takes half an hour, may take more than an hour. For this reason, we recommend you to make a good plan in terms of time.

Taxi

You can also take a taxi in front of the main bus terminal in the city center in order to go to the airport. Transfer to the airport with a taxi takes approximately 20 minutes, by which you can save time. You can stop the yellow taxis in the city, whereas you can call the green taxis only by telephone (Radiotaxi tel: 957 764 444). Transfer costs 75 Argentine Pesos on average if the taximeter is opened, and you can take a receipt from the driver if you want.

Car Rental

Another transfer alternative to go to Pajas Blancas Airport from the city center is to rent a car. This option is not so advantageous in terms of cost; however, you can get discounts when you get a reservation made on the Internet from companies such as Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Alamo, Fox Rent and Budget. Besides, you can also ask for support from the agencies in the city center or your hotel.

Airport Shuttle

There are VIP services, in Cordoba, which enable you to be picked up from your door via the reservation you are going to make on the Internet, as well as the airport shuttles picking up passengers by stopping by the hotels and holiday resorts in the city center. For this transfer, you need to buy tickets online. You will pay 15 American Dollars on average and reach the airport in approximately 45 minutes.

Airport Information

The official name of Cordoba Pajas Blancas Airport is 'Aeropuerto Internacional de Cordoba' Ing. A. Taravella'. Due to its long official name, it is only mentioned as Cordoba Airport. Being the third biggest airport of Argentina and the main airport of Cordoba, Pajas Blancas lies 11 kilometers northwest of the city center. Its location in the center of Argentina is important for transportation to both South America countries and various destinations in Europe.

Planes of 17 airline companies, such as Pluna, Copa, Lan, Omni Air, Air Europa, Air Force and Aerolineas, land on the airport, which has two large runways and is visited by more than 2.2 million passengers every year. At Cordoba Pajas Blancas Airport, which offers direct flight services to 26 cities, you can get services in many languages from the information desk on the right side of Terminal A for 24/7. 

In the terminal, you can come across VIP Club, ATMs, restaurants, pharmacy and duty-free shops, and also taste delicacies from Argentinian cuisine if you wish. There are also open and multi-layer parking lots in the airport.

The airport is located 13 kilometers away from the city center in Bilbao, which is situated in the north of Spain and considered as one of the most important cities of the country. Buses, cars, taxi and car rental are among the various transportation alternatives to reach the city center from Bilbao Airport, which is one of the most important transportation hubs for the region, although it is not a very big airport.

In Bilbao, if you want to reach the central points in the city center from the airport, you can take advantage of the private shuttle services that serve within the city and you can also benefit from the shuttle service provided by your hotel (if any), or you can even rent a limousine as a more luxurious transfer service. Almost all of these options in the city are comfortable and practical. Moreover, the price of many transportation alternatives other than limousines and private shuttles is very affordable in the city.

If you want, you can easily reach from Bilbao Airport to the central places such as San Sebastian, Zarautz, Arrasate and Bergara in the immediate vicinity of the city. In Bilbao, it is possible to reach all of these places that are both in the city center and the surrounding area. At Bilbao Airport, almost all facilities are offered to the passengers to help them experience a comfortable flight experience.

Bilbao Airport has a big duty-free shopping store where you can do shopping after security control and the Sibarium Delicatessen where you can eat while you wait for your flight or after your flight. Those who don't want to compromise on comfort can enjoy their time on wide armchairs in the private passenger lounge that has been specially designed at the airport. Here you can read newspapers and magazines while enjoying the tastes specially prepared for you, as well as you can take advantage of the free internet service and carry out your online transactions.

Las Lilas shopping store is also available at the airport. Here you can buy various accessories and souvenirs. Derio and Pans & Company are among the places that serve for those who want to taste the delicious food from both Spanish and world cuisines at Bilbao Airport.

After getting some snacks here, you can board your plane or you can head for the city center after your flight. In Bilbao, the most economical option among the alternatives you can prefer to reach the city center from the airport is the bus. However, if you want to travel more comfortably and time-independently, you can also rent a car easily from the offices of car rental companies at the airport.

If you are planning to travel by car for transportation to the city center from the airport, you can follow the signposts that will take you towards the city center after you leave the airport. Bilbao Airport has available parking spaces special for the passengers who want to travel by their car from the airport to the city center.

Bus

It is possible to go from Bilbao Airport to the city center and other major central points around the city by taking the buses that wait the passengers in front of the airport terminal building. The buses that you can prefer to travel from Bilbao Airport to the central places run between 06:15 and 00:00 at the airport. The buses to the airport from the city center are available between 05:25 and 21:55 if you want to travel by these buses.

The buses in both directions depart every 30 minutes and they are one of the most economical option in Bilbao to reach the airport from the city center as well as you can get to the city center from the airport. The amount you need to pay to get on a bus is 1.40 Euros. Bus ticket costs only 0.57 Euro for the passengers over 65.

You can also take the buses to reach San Sebastian and Zarautz areas from the airport. The buses running on this route depart every hour. The buses on this route run between 07:45 and 23:45 on weekdays (except holidays) and they run between 06:45 and 23:34 in the weekend and on holidays. Ticket price per passenger to get on the buses running on this route is 16.45 Euros for San Sebastian and 14.25 Euros for Zarautz.

The third bus route departing from the airport is the route on Arrasate, Bergara and Eibar. The buses departing from the airport on this route first leave at 07:15. The last bus from Arrasate to the airport departs from the airport at 21:15. Ticket price you need to pay to take the advantage of this route is 11.90 Euros between Arrasate and Bilbao Airport. It costs 10.30 Euros from the airport to Bergara and 7.85 Euros from the airport to Eibar.

Car

You can reach Bilbao city center, which is 13 kilometers away from the airport, in about 20 minutes by driving through the N-637 highway. The highways in Bilbao are very well-maintained and tidy as they are in many other cities of Europe. Therefore, traveling by your cars in the city is extremely comfortable and enjoyable. However, if you don't know much about the city and the roads, it is advisable to get navigation before leaving the airport. In this way you can easily find your way around the city without having any difficulty.

Taxi

As another alternative, you can also reach the city center in 10-15 minutes by taking one of the taxis waiting at the terminal gates of Bilbao Airport. Taking a taxi in Bilbao is known as one of the best options for the visitors who have come to the city for the first time. You don't have a chance to bargain with the taxi driver in Bilbao, yet the taxi fare you need to pay does not cost that much for transportation to the city center. You need to pay taxi fare in Euros in Bilbao. For this reason, it would be a good idea to exchange your money into Euros at the airport if you haven't taken some with you.

Taxi drivers may also accept payment in US Dollars; however, you may have to pay a little more compared to paying in Euro due to the exchange rate differences. If you want to get information before your journey to the city on the phone, you can contact airport taxis by calling 944 448 888.

Private Shuttle Services

If this is your first visit to Bilbao, you can book your seat in one of the private shuttle services to make your transportation in the city much easier. Majority of these shuttle services, which pick their passengers up in front of the airport terminal, are provided by the hotels in the city. Before your journey to the airport, you can contact your hotel to get detailed information about the times and fees of shuttle services (if any) and make a reservation in advance.

Rent a car

Renting a car in Bilbao is one of the most frequently preferred options for transportation between the airport and the city center, just as in many other cities. Driving in Bilbao is also very enjoyable thanks to the well-organized routes of the city and the smooth traffic in the city. If you book a car before arriving in Bilbao, you can complete car rental procedures much more easily compared to renting a car upon your arrival in the city.

In the city, Europcar, AVIS, Hertz and Sixt are among the companies you can rent a car to take the road. You can also rent a car from Enterprise in the city after completing the short procedures. Please make sure you have a valid driver's license with you if you are planning to rent a car in Bilbao.

Limousine

Limousine and other luxury vehicles are also at the service of Bilbao passengers. This option is usually preferred by the travelers coming to the city for business trips, as well as by those who don't want to drive a car. There are not many options for renting luxury cars and limousines in the city, but you can make online reservation by contacting the companies providing this service and enjoy the luxury of these vehicles waiting for you in front of the airport terminal. Some hotels in the city also provide luxury car and limousine service to their guests. While planning your travel, you can get in touch with your hotel in advance to get information about luxury car or limousine transfer, and you can easily make your reservation if they provide such a service. By this means, you can get the car you have booked with or without a driver ready at the gate when you arrive at Bilbao Airport.