Travelling from London to San Sebastian Airport (EAS): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to San Sebastian Airport (EAS), you'll have your pick of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
San Sebastian is one hour ahead of London. San Sebastian Airport is located in San Sebastian, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to EAS.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to EAS. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to San Sebastian Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to San Sebastian Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and EAS include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to EAS flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a flight ticket from London to San Sebastian Airport (EAS) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and EAS are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to San Sebastian Airport flight:
Flights that leave from STN make it to their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to San Sebastian Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near EAS:
Begin your adventure by picking up a San Sebastian Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Hertz and explore beyond San Sebastian's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to San Sebastian Airport flight.
Getting from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) to central San Sebastian
Central San Sebastian is about 16 kilometres from San Sebastian Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before you go.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to San Sebastian Airport is Rs16,757. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs36,231. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to EAS.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on London to San Sebastian Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to San Sebastian. June is when most people book flights from London to San Sebastian Airport (EAS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a London to EAS flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Sebastian to range from 15ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to San Sebastian Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about San Sebastian
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Sebastian right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to San Sebastian Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in San Sebastian when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Parte Vieja followed by San Sebastian - Donostia and San Sebastian.
Explore more of Spain
San Sebastian has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres south-east of San Sebastian, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 113 kilometres south-west of San Sebastian. No journey is complete without dropping by Camino de Santiago Park, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.