San Sebastián Airport Transfers & Private Taxi





San Sebastián Airport · EAS · Hondarribia

Private taxi and transfers from San Sebastián Airport to Donostia, Irún, France, Pamplona and Bilbao

San Sebastián Airport is in Hondarribia, right on the French border: Irún and Hendaye are under 10 minutes away and central Donostia 20–26. With Zonetransfers your driver is waiting as you leave arrivals and takes you without stops to your hotel, into France or to any city in the Basque Country and Navarre, at a fare fixed when you book and charged per car, not per passenger.

from €55EAS → Donostia
20–26 minTo central San Sebastián
9 routesSpain and France

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How much is a taxi from San Sebastián Airport?

From €55 to Donostia or Hendaye, €65 to Irún, €75 to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, €135 to Biarritz, €199 to Pamplona and €231 to Bilbao, always for the whole vehicle. The fixed total for your address, date, party and luggage is shown before you pay.

Fares from San Sebastián Airport (EAS)
Route Area Distance Drive Fare
Transfer to San Sebastián / Donostia City 20–22 km 20–26 min from €55
Transfer to Hendaye France ≈ 7 km ≈ 8 min from €55
Transfer to Irún Bidasoa 3–5 km 4–6 min from €65
Transfer to Zarautz Gipuzkoa coast ≈ 39 km 25–35 min from €70
Transfer to Saint-Jean-de-Luz France 18–20 km 21–33 min from €75
Transfer to Biarritz France ≈ 34 km ≈ 26 min from €135
Transfer to Bayonne France 39–44 km 30–43 min from €149
Transfer to Pamplona Navarre ≈ 80 km ≈ 1 h 15 min from €199
Transfer to Bilbao city Bizkaia ≈ 116 km ≈ 1 h 15 min from €231

Kilometres and minutes as published on each route page; the range depends on traffic, the border crossing and the exact drop-off.

San Sebastián Airport is in Hondarribia, next to France

EAS sits in Hondarribia at the mouth of the Bidasoa, beside Irún and the French border. That makes it the closest airport to Hendaye and the French Basque coast, while San Sebastián city is about 20–22 km to the west.

Terminal

Hondarribia

The old town and marina of Hondarribia are about 2 km from the terminal.

West

Donostia / San Sebastián

La Concha, the Old Town, Gros, Antiguo and Amara, 20–26 minutes away.

East

The Bidasoa and France

Hendaye just across the border, then Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz and Bayonne.

San Sebastián airport transfer to Donostia

Private San Sebastián airport transfer from Hondarribia to your hotel in Donostia.

Private taxi from San Sebastián Airport to France and Navarre

San Sebastián airport taxi to Gipuzkoa, Navarre, Bizkaia and the French Basque coast.

How long does it take from the airport to central San Sebastián?

20 to 26 minutes for 20–22 km, depending on traffic and the neighbourhood. San Sebastián is not one single drop-off: La Concha, the Old Town, Gros and Igeldo are reached in very different ways, so the transfer is booked to the exact address.

Bay

Centre and La Concha

Paseo de La Concha, Avenida de la Libertad and the central hotels.

Historic

Old Town (Parte Vieja)

Boulevard, harbour and Plaza de la Constitución; pedestrian streets where the car stops at the nearest accessible point.

Zurriola

Gros

By the Kursaal and Zurriola beach, east of the Urumea.

West

Antiguo and Ondarreta

Miramar Palace, Ondarreta beach and the Peine del Viento.

South

Amara

Residential and office district near Anoeta.

Hill

Igeldo

Stays outside the centre, beyond the bay.

Hondarribia, Irún and Hendaye: transfers of a few minutes

If you are staying by the border, the drive is shorter than baggage reclaim. Each place still has very different drop-offs.

2 km away

Hondarribia

Old town, marina and the La Marina quarter. WhatsApp us for the price to your exact address.

From €65

Irún

Centre, Irún station, Ficoba (Avenida de Iparralde 43) and Behobia. Hotels such as Alcázar (Avenida de Iparralde 11) or ibis Irun.

From €55

Hendaye

Gare d'Hendaye (TGV), the 3 km Grande Plage, Sokoburu by the marina and the town centre.

Into the French Basque Country: Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz and Bayonne

EAS is the easiest gateway to the French Basque coast: Saint-Jean-de-Luz is 18–20 km away, Biarritz about 34 km and Bayonne 39–44 km, crossing the border without changing vehicle.

18–20 km · from €75

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Harbour, beach and old town on the Atlantic, 21–33 minutes depending on the border.

34 km · from €135

Biarritz

About 26 minutes to the town. Going to Biarritz Airport (BIQ) instead? About 33 km and 24 minutes.

39–44 km · from €149

Bayonne

The historic city north of Biarritz, 30–43 minutes away.

Zarautz, Pamplona and Bilbao from San Sebastián Airport

We also drive from EAS to the Gipuzkoa coast, Navarre and Bizkaia, direct and with your luggage in the same car.

≈ 39 km · from €70

Zarautz

Beach, old town and hotels in one of Gipuzkoa's best-known resorts, 25–35 minutes away.

≈ 80 km · from €199

Pamplona

The capital of Navarre, about 1 h 15 min away.

≈ 116 km · from €231

Bilbao city

To central Bilbao in about 1 h 15 min.

EAS or BIO: check which airport you land at

Many travellers heading to Donostia fly into Bilbao Airport (BIO), not San Sebastián Airport (EAS). They are different routes, distances and fares: check the code on your ticket before booking.

EAS · Hondarribia

San Sebastián Airport

The starting point of every transfer on this page, 20–26 minutes from Donostia.

Where your driver meets you at San Sebastián Airport

Terminal

A small airport

EAS is a compact terminal: collect your bags and walk straight into arrivals.

Arrivals

Your name on a board

Your driver waits there with your name and helps with the luggage to the car.

Delays

Flight monitored

We follow the real landing time; a delay costs nothing and the 45–60 minutes of waiting start at touchdown.

The drive

Direct

From the airport to your hotel, station or address, in Spain or France.

Hotels in Donostia where the address changes the transfer

In San Sebastián a few hundred metres change the access: the centre, the pedestrian Old Town and the Igeldo road are not driven the same way.

Centre

Hotel María Cristina

On República Argentina, by the Urumea and the Victoria Eugenia Theatre.

La Concha

Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra

Facing La Concha beach, a short walk from the Old Town.

Old Town

Lasala Plaza Hotel

On Plaza Lasala, by the harbour and the historic streets.

Igeldo

Akelarre Hotel

On Aita Orkolaga, outside the centre on the slopes of Igeldo above the sea.

Things to see around the bay

Bay

La Concha beach

The city's great symbol and the reference for many central hotels.

Food

The Old Town

Pintxo bars, squares and the fishing harbour.

Gros

Kursaal and Zurriola

Moneo's auditorium and the surf beach of Gros.

Ondarreta

Peine del Viento

Eduardo Chillida's sculptures at the west end of the bay.

Views

Monte Igeldo

The classic viewpoint over the bay and Santa Clara island.

Hondarribia

Old town

Walls, Kale Nagusia and the La Marina quarter, 2 km from the airport.

Pick-up time for your flight and the busiest dates

From Donostia, about 2 h 30 min before departure on flights within Spain or Schengen, which are most flights at EAS; from Hondarribia, Irún or Hendaye, 2 h 15 min is enough. Add half an hour for flights outside Schengen.

Recommended pick-up before your flight from San Sebastián Airport
From Spain / Schengen Outside Schengen
Hondarribia, Irún or Hendaye 2 h 15 min before 2 h 45 min before
Donostia or Biarritz 2 h 30 min before 3 h before
Saint-Jean-de-Luz or Zarautz 2 h 45 min before 3 h 15 min before
Bayonne 2 h 45 min before 3 h 15 min before
Pamplona or Bilbao 3 h 15 min before 3 h 45 min before
Dates that affect transfers in Gipuzkoa
Date Event Effect
20 January San Sebastián's Tamborrada Road closures in central Donostia all day
30 June San Marcial parade in Irún Irún centre closed to traffic
Late July Jazzaldia jazz festival More traffic in Gros and Zurriola
Mid-August Semana Grande Busy city and fireworks over the bay
8 September Hondarribia's Alarde Hondarribia old town closed, next to the airport
Late September San Sebastián Film Festival Full hotels and closures by the Kursaal

Chauffeur hire, groups and what your booking includes

Included

One price per car, nothing extra for delays

Driver and vehicle are for your group only; we track the flight and a late arrival costs nothing more: we wait 45 to 60 minutes after landing. Cars and minivans can be cancelled free up to 48 h before. Ask for child seats when booking (a supplement may apply). Guide dogs only. Pay online by card, bank transfer or PayPal.

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San Sebastián airport transfers: questions and answers

How much is a taxi from San Sebastián Airport to the city centre?

A private transfer from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to central Donostia costs from €55 per vehicle, not per person. It is 20–22 km and 20–26 minutes.

Where is San Sebastián Airport?

In Hondarribia, next to Irún and the French border, about 20–22 km from central San Sebastián.

How much is a taxi from San Sebastián Airport to Biarritz?

From €135 per vehicle; Biarritz is about 34 km and 26 minutes from the airport.

How long does it take from San Sebastián Airport to Hendaye?

About 8 minutes for some 7 km. A transfer to Hendaye costs from €55 per vehicle.

Do you drive from San Sebastián Airport to Pamplona and Bilbao?

Yes: Pamplona from €199 (about 80 km) and Bilbao city from €231 (about 116 km), both around 1 h 15 min.

I flew into Bilbao. Can I get to San Sebastián?

Yes, but it is a different route: book the Bilbao Airport (BIO) to San Sebastián transfer, not one from EAS.

Where will the driver meet me at San Sebastián Airport?

In the arrivals area of the EAS terminal, as you come out with your luggage, holding a board with your name.

What if my flight to San Sebastián is delayed?

You pay nothing extra: we track the flight and the 45–60 minutes of waiting start from the actual landing.

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