Bastia Airport
Airport Code: BIA
Number of Passengers: 1.5 Million
Bastia – Poretta Airport (BIA) is an international airport serving Bastia (France), situated on the French island of Corsica in Mediterranean sea. It is located 22 km south of Bastia, in Lucciana. Airport serves more than a million passengers each year, on routes between Corsica and European metropolitan and leisure destinations. There are dozens of seasonal lines, most of them operated by airlines like Air Corsica and Air France, along with other low-cost airlines such as easyJet, Eurowings and Volotea.
How to get from Bastia Airport to Bastia
Airport shuttle
There is an airport shuttle service which connects Bastia airport to the city’s and its train station called Terminus Bastia.
- The journey takes 35 min.
- A single fare is 9€.
- Timetable can be seen here
Taxi service
Bastia airport has a taxi service at passengers disposal. The taxi rank (more similar to car park) is situated at the Arrivals terminal exit.
- The ride with taxi to the city takes 25 minutes
- The cost to reach Bastia city is about 40€ during the day
- At night and on Sundays and holidays the cost to city is approximately 55€
Transfer
If you don’t like using the public transport and hesitate to take a taxi, consider booking a private transfer which will wait for you at the airport and take you to your hotel or wherever you need to go. The transfer company will send a professional driver to wait for you. You can even order a child safety seat if you’re travelling with a child.
Renting a car at Bastia airport
For those of you who would like to get to Bastia and explore the area on their own, the best option is to rent a car directly at the airport. There are several car rental companies there, like Alamo, ADA, Avis, Europcar, National Citer, Hertz and Sixt. The car hire desks are open when there are arriving and departing flights and they are near baggage reclaim. The car hire buildings are on the other side of the car park. Compare prices and save time by booking your car online.
Renting a bus at Bastia airport
For larger groups of passengers, we recommend renting a bus at the airport. However, it is better to book it online, so the bus rental companies have enough time to advise you on the meeting point and all other information.
Accommodation near Bastia Airport
Bastia Airport FAQs
Well, the only mean of transport from airport Bastia is the airport shuttle which is scheduled to depart shortly after each landing. So, probably you won’t have troubles with it. However, in case you don’t make it, you can take a taxi to get you to the city center for the price of 40€.
The closest hotel to Bastia airport is called Pineto and it is almost 10km away, so we recommend you to take a taxi and spend the night in the city. If you hesitate to do so, some other hotels you can stay at are Ostella and Le Sampiero which are 13km away.
Yes, the airport is close to the city of Bastia and you can reach it in under 40 minutes. The cheapest way to do so is by taking the airport shuttle for 9€, but another option is a taxi which is a lot more expensive, 40€.
Yes, you can exchange money directly at the airport, there are ATMs as well if you need to pick up some money.
Unfortunately, no. But you can take the airport shuttle to reach the city’s train station and check your options there.
How do I hire a reliable transfer from the ferry terminal to the airport on a weekend? Help! We are getting desperate! Thank you
Dear Arlene,
We recommend to contact directly the ferry terminal in Bastia as they will be able to give You more accurate information about transfers to the airport.
Best regards!
My flight departs Bastia airport at 1110hours on Sunday 15 July. Is there a shuttle bus from Bastia train station that will get me to the airport in time for my flight?
Dear Keith,
You can check the shuttle bus schedule on the following link –> http://www.corsicabus.org/busBastia/BIA_Airport.html
The bus departs from Bastia Prefecture (Square du Maréchal Leclerc) which is the roundabout near the railway station. Since Your flight is at 11:10, I would suggest to take the bus departing at 08:15 (it will arrive at the airport around 10).
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Hello,
can you please make some recommendation for a transfer from Bastia Airport to Camping San Damiano –> 1075, Lido de la Marana, 20620 Biguglia, France.
We are 4 Adults and 4 Children therefore would be maybe a minibus the best.
Thands and Regards, Daniel
Dear Daniel,
I am sure you can book a transfer directly on the airport as there are many transfer companies with their offices at Bastia Airport.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
I wish a transfer from Bastia airport to Adonis residence Cala Bianca. According to my map the distance is 7.5 km. Can you advise of a transfer company.
Dear John,
You can request a private transfer via Getbytransfer.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Can you provide a schedule of the times for the shuttle bus that goes from Square du Maerchal Leclerc to Bastia airport (Sundays in October 2023). Each link appears to be unactivated, with an apology of unavailability.
Thanks in Advance,
Bonnie
Hi Bonnie,
See the 2023 timetable for Bastia – Porto Vecchio on the link provided.
Best,
GBB Team