Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to San Sebastian Airport (EAS): what you need to know
San Sebastian's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BIO to EAS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to San Sebastian Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BIO and EAS:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Valencia Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
Currently, 45 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to San Sebastian Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 110 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BIO to EAS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport to San Sebastian Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BIO to EAS.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bilbao Airport to San Sebastian Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that depart BIO arrive at their destination without delay.
Bilbao Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BIO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to San Sebastian Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
Consider staying in a hotel near EAS if you're catching a late Bilbao Airport to San Sebastian Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a San Sebastian Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Sebastian and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Sebastian Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) to central San Sebastian
San Sebastian Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Sebastian. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to San Sebastian Airport. To escape the crowds, visit San Sebastian in January.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to San Sebastian Airport for August if you'd like to go to San Sebastian during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to EAS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
San Sebastian has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. Around 209 kilometres south-east of San Sebastian, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres south-west of San Sebastian. No trip is complete without a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.