Taxi price from San Sebastián to Bilbao Airport
The return journey from San Sebastián (Donostia) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) has the same fixed price as the outbound: from €170 per vehicle (up to 4 passengers), with tolls and VAT included. It's about 100 km along the AP-8 motorway, covered in 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private taxi (fixed price) | From €170 / vehicle | 1h – 1h15 | ✅ Yes |
| PESA bus | ~€17 / person | 1h15 – 1h30 | ❌ No |
| Train | ~€10–25 / person | 2h30+ | ❌ No |
Booking the return with us guarantees pick-up at the exact time at your accommodation, especially valuable to avoid risking your flight. You can book your taxi from San Sebastián to Bilbao Airport in a minute.
What time should I leave San Sebastián for my flight?
As a general rule, plan the pick-up to be at the airport with the margin your flight needs:
- Domestic / Schengen flight: be at the airport ~1h30-2h before. Adding 1h15 of travel, leave Donostia around 3h-3h15 before departure.
- Non-Schengen international flight: add extra margin; leave 3h30-4h in advance.
- Rush hour or high season: add 15-30 min for possible traffic.
By giving your flight number and time, we help you set the optimal pick-up time.
Why book the return in advance
- You secure the vehicle: during events (Film Festival, Semana Grande, Jazzaldia) or early-morning flights, taxi demand in Donostia soars.
- Closed fixed price: no surprises, even with traffic.
- Door to door: pick-up at your hotel or apartment, no going to the station.
- 24 hours: also for very early flights.
Early-morning return taxi
Many flights leave Bilbao early. If your flight is in the early morning, note that neither the PESA bus nor the train run at those hours, so the taxi is the only option to arrive on time from San Sebastián. No night surcharge.
Return trip: better price
If you already know your dates, booking both ways at once usually allows a better price per trip and leaves all your transport sorted. Also check the outbound trip in our guide on taxi from Bilbao Airport to San Sebastián.
Tips for your return transfer
- Book in advance, especially in high season or for early flights.
- Share the exact pick-up address in San Sebastián.
- Provide your flight to calculate the optimal departure time.
- Share the taxi if there are several of you: price per vehicle.