Vitoria (or Gasteiz in Basque) is few people's first choice for a holiday. It is close to Bilbao, but if Bilbao is your final destination it may be easier to fly to Santander, which, unlike Vitoria, has a direct bus straight from its airport to Bilbao.

Who flies to Vitoria?

At present, no airlines fly to Vitoria. Iberia and Ryanair have both discontinued their flights to the city.

Where is Vitoria?

Vitoria is 60km (by road) to the south of Bilbao, in the north-east of Spain.

What to Do in Vitoria

Some pleasant churches and mansions and a playing card museum at the Palacio de Bendana.

Read more on Vitoria: Vitoria-Gasteiz Tourist Guide.
There is an important jazz festival in Vitoria in July, the International Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival. Read more on July Festivals in Spain.

From Vitoria to Other Destinations in Spain

• From Vitoria to Bilbao A one-way ticket from Vitoria to Bilbao with La Union costs under 5€ and takes an hour.
• From Vitoria to Pamplona A train from Vitoria to Pamplona takes under an hour and is the perfect arrival point for visiting the Pamplona Bull Run at the San Fermin Festival.
• From Vitoria to Barcelona There is a direct train to Barcelona which takes seven hours and costs 35€.

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