What does the Bilbao Airport to Santander transfer cost?
€179 per car for up to 3 passengers, or €219 in a van for 4 to 7, as a fixed price, including the ferry port. The indicative rank taxi tariff is about €155 by day and €170 at night.
Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Santander
Bilbao Airport to Santander taxi, one fixed price.
Pre-book a private transfer from Bilbao Airport to Santander, including the ferry port, and the fare is fixed at booking. Your driver tracks your flight, waits in the arrivals hall with a name board and drives you to your hotel or the ferry terminal, about 105 km and an hour and a quarter away.
- 60 minutes’ free waiting, counted from your actual landing time
- A name board in the arrivals hall
- Child seats at no extra cost, on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
Cancellation, waiting-time and child-seat conditions are set out in our terms, and the waiting time is confirmed in your quote.
Quick answers
Bilbao Airport to Santander: the short answers
The questions travellers ask most before booking this transfer, answered in a few lines each.
How long does it take to get from Bilbao Airport to Santander?
About 1 hour 15 minutes for the 105 km in normal conditions. Weekday rush hours can add time, so give us your flight and we plan the pickup around it.
Do you take passengers to the Santander ferry terminal?
Yes. The price covers Santander including the ferry port. Give us the ferry time when you book, and remember that the ferry company sets its own check-in cut-off.
Is the rank cheaper than a fixed price to Santander?
Yes, on the figures we checked: the indicative meter fare is €155–170 against our €179 fixed. The fixed price buys certainty, a name-board pickup and a vehicle sized to your group.
How early should I be picked up in Santander for my flight?
Add the drive to the time you need at the terminal: about 3 h 30 min before a Schengen departure and 4 h 30 min before a non-Schengen one, including a 15-minute margin.
Price
What a taxi from Bilbao Airport to Santander costs
Our fixed prices from Bilbao Airport to Santander, next to the Basque Government’s indicative rank taxi tariff, so you can decide for yourself.
| What you pay | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed price, sedan (1–3 passengers) | €179 | Per car. Tolls and luggage within the vehicle’s capacity are included. |
| Fixed price, van (4–7 passengers) | €219 | Per car. The same price at night and at weekends. |
| Rank taxi by day, indicative | About €155 | Tariff 3: Monday to Friday, 07:00–22:00. Depends on traffic and waiting time. |
| Rank taxi by night, indicative | About €170 | Tariff 4: Saturdays, public holidays and 22:00–07:00. |
Rank fares are from the Basque Government tourist information point at the airport, indicative and checked October 2026. Our prices are our own 2026 price list, quoted as starting prices. Book from the Bilbao Airport page price table or choose Get Quote.
The journey
The journey from Bilbao Airport to Santander
What happens between the arrivals hall and the front door.
The drive
About 105 km in roughly 1 h 15 in normal conditions. The driver chooses the route, and tolls are included in the fixed fare.
Pickup at the airport
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board, having tracked your flight. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing are included at Bilbao, as shown in your quote.
Fly in, sail home
Santander is a common ferry link for fly-in and sail-home trips. Allow for the ferry company’s check-in time when you choose the pickup.
Compared
Ways to get from Bilbao Airport to Santander, compared
We sell transfers, so check this against anything else you read. Where another option is the better deal, we say so.
| Option | Cost | Time | Best for | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer Global Airport Taxi | €179 fixed per car | About 1 h 15 | Groups, ferry connections, late landings | Our pick for groups The price and the pickup are settled before you fly. |
| Rank taxi | About €155–170 on the meter | About 1 h 15, plus any queue | A solo traveller or couple in daylight | Rank is cheaper The meter is lower on this route, but the number depends on traffic and the hour. |
| Car hire | Varies by season and company | About 1 h 15 plus the desk | Touring Cantabria beyond the city | Depends Sensible if Santander is the start of a longer trip. |
Rank figures are the Basque Government’s indicative tariff. Times vary with traffic.
At the other end
What to know about Santander
A few words on where you are going.
- SantanderThe ferry terminal
The link for ferry passengers, with sailings that set the time you need to arrive.
- SantanderCantabria
The coast and the region beyond Santander, easier with your own car or a driver for the day.
Reviews
What travellers say about Global Airport Taxi
Ratings and reviews as shown by our review widget on 29 September 2026. They come from travellers at airports across our network, and we show a selection of passenger reviews about airport transfers. Every review stays on the platform where it was written.
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- Paul Phillips22 Sep 2026Google
Excellent service...arrived at terminal and driver was waiting...helped with luggage to the car...smooth drive...perfect overall
Very reliable and easy to get a hold of. I was very confused leaving the airport - user error haha - and they were super helpful. My flight was also delayed and the guy who picked me up was on top of it.
Super affordable and professional service! The pricing was very clear from the start, with no hidden charges, which I really appreciated. Everything went smoothly, and the professionalism of the global airport taxi service stood out. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a hassle-free and budget-friendly option.
- Christina Bundrick20 Sep 2026Google
Amazing taxi service to the airport! Our driver was friendly, on time, and made the whole trip so easy. The car was clean and comfortable, and we got to the airport right on time. Would definitely use this service again!
- AnonymouslyProvenExpertProvenExpert
Excellent service , driver waited for us as flight was delayed, clean car and smooth ride
I would totally recommend Global Airport Taxi to anyone needing a taxi service for their airport commute. I decided on way to the airport that I was flying out of that I will need a cab service at LHR. They were quick to respond to and accommodated some of my last minute schedule change requests after I had landed at LHR. Totally reliable and willing to be flexible. Outstanding customer support provided by Jennifer and Root. Keep it up guys !!
- Sarah Finch22 Sep 2026Google
This was a brilliant service our driver was excellent he was friendly and helpful. Used again for the return journey and driver was professional and ensured we made it to the airport on time with heavy traffic
The service was extremely reliable. My cab arrived exactly on time for my early morning flight, which was a huge relief. Everything went smoothly, and I felt confident choosing this service. Highly recommend global airport taxi for stress-free airport transfers!
Amazing customer service, on time driver helped with cases. A pleasant experience Thank you
- BarhamK11 Apr 2026Yell
Very clean car and on time very polite driver will use them again
The ratings cover every airport we serve, not only Spain. The widget is provided by Trustindex, and each review is shown as its author wrote it.
Questions
Bilbao Airport to Santander taxi: your questions answered
Is the Santander price per person or per car?
Per car. A van at €219 works out at about €55 each for four people, while a rank taxi, which also carries four, is about €39–43 each on the indicative meter. The fixed price buys certainty and a name-board pickup.
Can I be dropped at the Santander ferry terminal instead of a hotel?
Yes. Enter the ferry terminal as the drop-off and add the sailing time, so the pickup leaves enough time for check-in.
How much time should I leave before a ferry from Santander?
Work back from the ferry company’s check-in cut-off. It sets the time, not us. Give us the sailing time when you book and we plan the pickup around it.
What if my flight to Bilbao is late and I have a ferry to catch?
Leave a margin and tell us the sailing time with your flight number. We track the landing, and up to 60 minutes of waiting are included, but a long delay may need a change with the ferry company.
How many bags can I bring to the ferry?
Count the bags when you choose the vehicle: a saloon takes 3 bags, an estate 4 and a van 7. Tell us the number of cases when you book so the right vehicle is allocated.
Executive car, Mercedes E-Class or similar. Photo: Global Airport Taxi.
Landing at Bilbao for Santander? Your driver is waiting.
Your fixed price is agreed before you fly, and a driver is waiting in the arrivals hall with your name on a board. We follow your flight, so a delay simply moves the pickup, and up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing are included. Choose the vehicle that fits your party, ask for child seats at no extra cost, and cancel free up to 24 hours before pickup.
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- 60 min free waiting
- Flight tracking