Best Time to Visit

Although the ocean in Biarritz never freezes, the best time to visit the city is during spring and summer: roughly from May until September, when Biarritz and tourism reach their peak, whereas from November until February rain and colder temperatures dominate, inviting visitors to drink hot chocolate in cosy cafés.

Passport & Visa

Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter France, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling. For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.

• Web:

  https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en

Biarritz Airport (BIQ)

The airport in Biarritz is located only 5 kilometres southeast of the city and serves nearby Anglet and Bayonne as well. Several buses and a train get you into the city. You can get to Biarritz-La Négresse train station from the airport by using Chronoplus line C. The journey takes about 10 minutes. To travel to Biarritz, Anglet and Bayonne, you can use the Chronoplus urban transport network, the local bus service. Bus Line #14 runs between the airport and Biarritz centre. It operates Monday to Sunday. Taxis are available outside the terminal building.

• Web:

  www.biarritz.aeroport.fr/en

• E-mail:

  informations@biarritz.aeroport.fr

• Address:

  Aéroport de Biarritz Pays Basque, 7 Esplanade de l'Europe, Anglet

• More info:

  Officially Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

Public Transport

Chronoplus is the name of the public transportation system that covers Biarritz and the Basque Country. It operates over 40 lines. From Biarritz, you can get to cities and towns, including Bayonne, Anglet, Saint-Pierre-d'Irube, Boucau, Tarnos, and Bidart by bus. There is also the Spanish bus company PESA, which runs twice a day to Bilbao and San Sebastian in Spain. This bus departs just outside Biarritz Tourist Office.

• Web:

  www.chronoplus.eu/en.html

Taxi

In Biarritz, you can hail a taxi right on the street, hire the first taxi in taxi cab lines next to hotels and major attractions, or request a cap by phone. Karine Ilharragorry Taxi cab Services, Sud Taxi cab and Atlantic Taxi cabs Biarritz are all tried and tested companies. The main ridesharing app in Biarritz is called Yuse.

• Web:

  www.taxis-biarritz.com

• Address:

  Atlantic Taxi Radio, 1 Avenue de Verdun, Biarritz

• Phone:

  +33 5 59 03 18 18

Electricity

230V, 50Hz, C / E