TXIK TXAK Line 11 · ~5–10 min Biarritz/Anglet (official guide)
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
BIO7.6
BIQ7.8+0.2
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
BIO7.5+1.0
BIQ6.5
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
BIO7.1+0.3
BIQ6.8
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
BIO7.3
BIQ8.0+0.7
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
BIO7.3+0.8
BIQ6.5
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
BIO7.6+4.1
BIQ3.5
Best for
BIO
Basque Country / Bilbao city breaks without renting a carPriority Pass, LoungeKey or DragonPass holders using Sala VIP NerviónVueling / Volotea / Lufthansa leisure and hub feedTravelers comparing BIO vs SDR / EAS for northern Spain
BIQ
Biarritz / Basque Coast leisure tripsTravelers using TXIK TXAK into Biarritz or AngletPassengers who prioritize compact single-terminal ease
Watch out for
BIO
Classic 100 ml liquids — no published CT waiverNo metro or Renfe on the field — A3247 or taxi onlyDo not count on Priority Pass at Urdaibai — live PP/LK/DP is Nervión onlyDo not confuse with BLQ (Bologna) or nearby SDR / EAS
BIQ
No Priority Pass on France indexParking reservation system temporarily unavailable; P5 closedConfirm live terminal mid-day closures on Tue/Thu/SatNo published MCT or security wait minutes
Amenities and tips
BIO
Sala VIP Nervión (PP / LoungeKey / DragonPass)Drinking fountainsBizkaibus A3247Sala VIP UrdaibaiAirport Free Wifi AenaAena Fast Lane
A3247 €5 occasional — or taxi ~€27/€30
No rail. Occasional A3247 is €5; Barik Creditrans 2-zone €1.19. Aena taxi guide ~€27/€30 to Bilbao.
Classic 100 ml + Fast Lane €11.10
Classic 100 ml LAGs; Fast Lane €11.10 between desks 27–28 (05:15–22:30).
PP/LK/DP = Nervión; Urdaibai is day pass
Live Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass open Nervión (P2). Do not count on Priority Pass at Urdaibai.
BIQ
Belharra / Bidaiia / Relay F&BTXIK TXAK Line 11Official taxi / VTC rankPriority Pass / public VIP lounge
No Priority Pass lounge
France PP index lists BOD/LYS/MRS/MPL/NTE/NCE/CDG/ORY/TLS — BIQ omitted.
Reservation system down; P5 closed
Official: proceed to P0–P4 without booking; P5 closed except existing reservations.
Belharra + Bidaiia + Relay
Official: Belharra/Relay landside; Bidaiia/Relay boarding — open per flight schedules.
BIO · Basque Country’s Calatrava gateway with 7,062,677 passengers in 2025, two Aena VIP lounges (only Nervión is live on Priority Pass / LoungeKey / DragonPass), and a cheap Barik bus — still classic 100 ml security and no rail under the terminal.
BIQ · Basque Coast gateway with TXIK TXAK Line 11 and Belharra/Bidaiia F&B, but no Priority Pass lounge and a temporary parking-reservation / P5 closure note.
