Bilbao's Loiu airport named best in Spain and third in Europe in AirHelp Score 2026

Bilbao's Loiu airport has been recognised as the best in Spain and the third best in Europe in the AirHelp Score 2026.

With a score of 8.08 out of 10, it ranks 21st globally and is the only Spanish airport among the world's top 25.

The ranking highlights its excellence in punctuality and service quality, key factors for today's travellers.

The Bilbao airport, also known as Loiu, has consolidated its position as one of the great European air transport references. It has been recognised once again as the best in Spain and the third best in Europe in the AirHelp Score 2026, an international ranking that analyses passenger experience at 279 airports across 76 countries. This infrastructure leads the national ranking, ahead of major airports such as Seville, Gran Canaria, Valencia and Madrid-Barajas.

Its results in punctuality and service quality, two key factors for travellers, are particularly noteworthy. The Bilbao infrastructure thus consolidates a benchmark position within the international airport scene. The report places Bilbao ahead of large European airports and makes it, once again, the main Spanish air gateway according to passenger ratings.

For InasTour, the international recognition of Bilbao's airport strengthens the connectivity and appeal of Asturias and the surrounding region for international buyers and visitors, who value efficient and quality transport infrastructure as a key factor in their decision to travel and invest.

The ranking also highlights the rise of other Spanish airports. Seville climbs to 35th place after gaining 33 positions compared to the previous year, while Gran Canaria is one of the big climbers, rising 52 places to 86th. Valencia ranks 89th and Madrid-Barajas, the country's main airport by passenger volume, ranks 92nd, both remaining within the global Top 100. Despite having 14 airports in the ranking, most Spanish infrastructures have fallen in positions compared to the previous edition due to increased air traffic and growing passenger demands.

The recognition of Bilbao's Loiu airport as the best in Spain and third in Europe is a testament to the quality of its infrastructure and services. This achievement not only reinforces its role as a key gateway to the Basque Country and the Cantabrian region, including Asturias, but also demonstrates the ability of Spanish airports to compete at the highest international level. As air traffic continues to grow, excellence in punctuality and service becomes a decisive factor for travellers, consolidating Bilbao as a benchmark in airport management and tourism connectivity.