Bilbao eSIM
Which eSIM should I buy for Bilbao?
Choose the AloOui Spain eSIM. It starts at $3.12 for 1GB over 7 days and runs on Movistar, Orange and Yoigo with 4G/5G where available. Install it before you fly and you're online the moment you land at Bilbao Airport (BIO). The same eSIM covers all of Spain, so San Sebastián, La Rioja and the rest of the Basque Country are included.
Or buy in the AloOui app:
Bilbao eSIM prices
| Plan | Data | Price (USD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed 1GB / 7 days | 1GB total | $3.12 | A weekend of pintxos |
| Fixed 5GB / 30 days | 5GB total | $9.23 | Maps, metro and museum tickets for a week |
| Unlimited Essential / 7 days | 1GB/day high-speed, then up to 1.25 Mbps | $20.75 | Everyday use without counting data |
| Unlimited Plus / 7 days | 2GB/day high-speed, then up to 2 Mbps | $41.50 | Basque coast road trips and hotspot |
| Premium Unlimited / 5 days | 30GB high-speed, then up to 2 Mbps | $40.00 | Heavy use for 5 days with one big data pool |
Prices may change. Always check the product page for the latest prices before purchasing.
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport is about 20 minutes from the city centre. The Bizkaibus airport bus runs to the centre and the Termibus bus station, where coaches continue to San Sebastián. Taxis wait outside arrivals.
Data tip: turn on AloOui as you land, check the next bus and send your host your arrival time before you leave the terminal.
Getting around Bilbao
- Metro Bilbao: designed by Norman Foster, with its glass "fosterito" entrances
- Tram and buses: the Euskotren tram runs along the river past the Guggenheim
- Artxanda funicular: up to the hill for views over the whole city
- On foot: the centre, the riverside and the Old Town are easy to walk
Where you'll use your data in Bilbao
- The Guggenheim Museum: Frank Gehry's titanium landmark and Puppy, the giant flower dog
- Casco Viejo: the Old Town's Siete Calles, packed with pintxos bars
- Mercado de la Ribera: one of Europe's largest covered markets, on the river
- San Mamés: home of Athletic Club and its passionate fans
Pintxos, the Vizcaya Bridge and the coast
Bilbao's bar culture is all about pintxos, small bites served along the counter. Take the metro to Portugalete for the Vizcaya Bridge, the world's oldest transporter bridge and a UNESCO site, or drive the coast to the island chapel of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.
Data tip: Gaztelugatxe needs a free timed booking in busy months, so reserve your slot on your phone before you drive out.
Day trips from Bilbao
San Sebastián is about an hour and a quarter by bus, and the vineyards of La Rioja around two hours south. Heading to the south of Spain? See our Seville and Granada guides.
Set up in 2 minutes
Install the emailed QR code over Wi-Fi before you fly, then turn on AloOui and data roaming when you land. Your plan starts when you connect in Spain, not when you install. It covers all of Spain, including the Balearic and Canary Islands. Hotspot works on supported phones and uses the same allowance. Contact our support team through the AloOui Help Center.
Bilbao eSIM FAQs
Does my eSIM work as soon as I land at Bilbao Airport?
Yes. Turn it on when you land and you connect to Movistar, Orange or Yoigo straight away.
Which plan is best for a long weekend in Bilbao?
Fixed 5GB for 30 days ($9.23) covers maps, metro and museum tickets. Choose Unlimited Essential for heavier daily use.
Will it work in San Sebastián and at Gaztelugatxe?
Yes. The Spain eSIM covers the whole Basque Country and the rest of Spain.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot works on supported phones and uses the same allowance.
Does it include a Spanish phone number?
No. Your eSIM is data-only, so you call and message through WhatsApp, FaceTime and other apps.
Ready for Bilbao?
From $3.12, instant QR by email, support through the Help Center.
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