Flights to Donostia / San Sebastián
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Donostia / San Sebastián is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bilbao Airport (BIO), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are San Sebastián Airport (EAS, 16 km), Biarritz Pays Basque airport (BIQ, 40 km), Pamplona Airport (PNA, 66 km), Vitoria Airport (VIT, 77 km), Logroño-Agoncillo Airport (RJL, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbao Airport | BIO | 76 km (47 mi) | 8,530 ft | 138 ft |
| San Sebastián Airport (regional) | EAS | 16 km (10 mi) | 5,755 ft | 16 ft |
| Biarritz Pays Basque airport (regional) | BIQ | 40 km (25 mi) | 7,382 ft | 245 ft |
| Pamplona Airport (regional) | PNA | 66 km (41 mi) | 7,241 ft | 1,504 ft |
| Vitoria Airport (regional) | VIT | 77 km (48 mi) | 11,483 ft | 1,682 ft |
| Logroño-Agoncillo Airport (regional) | RJL | 99 km (62 mi) | 7,218 ft | 1,161 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,530 ft, BIO handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 138 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Donostia / San Sebastián
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donostia / San Sebastián to London | United Kingdom | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Casablanca | Morocco | 1,187 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid | Spain | 352 km (219 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Algiers | Algeria | 849 km (527 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Rome | Italy | 1,195 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Paris | France | 700 km (435 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Hamburg | Germany | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Barcelona | Spain | 401 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Rabat | Morocco | 1,116 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Munich | Germany | 1,178 km (732 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Milan | Italy | 918 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Fes | Morocco | 1,065 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Prague | Czechia | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 1,020 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Tangier | Morocco | 901 km (560 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Köln | Germany | 1,082 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Dublin | Ireland | 1,158 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Brussels | Belgium | 964 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Marrakesh | Morocco | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Salé | Morocco | 1,111 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Naples | Italy | 1,366 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Marseille | France | 595 km (370 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Shanghai | China | 9,926 km (6,168 mi) | about 13 h 29 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Chongqing | China | 9,130 km (5,673 mi) | about 12 h 27 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Chengdu | China | 8,874 km (5,514 mi) | about 12 h 8 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Beijing | China | 8,888 km (5,523 mi) | about 12 h 9 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,547 km (1,583 mi) | about 4 h 1 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Tianjin | China | 8,996 km (5,590 mi) | about 12 h 17 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Wuhan | China | 9,548 km (5,933 mi) | about 12 h 59 min |
| Donostia / San Sebastián to Lahore | Pakistan | 6,631 km (4,120 mi) | about 9 h 15 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Donostia / San Sebastián?
Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the closest large airport at 76 km (47 mi). The others, EAS, BIQ, PNA, VIT, RJL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BIO from Donostia / San Sebastián city centre?
76 km (47 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Donostia / San Sebastián on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.