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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to San Sebastian:

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 08:40
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 20:50.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Madrid to San Sebastian.

A direct flight from Madrid to San Sebastian takes 1h 10m, covering 218 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Madrid to San Sebastian range from £69 to £155, with an average of £99 over the past 12 months. Anything below £69 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 107% above the route average of £99. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Iberia is the only airline operating Madrid to San Sebastian flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to San Sebastian flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to San Sebastian are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £75, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

San Sebastián Airport (EAS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Hertz
• keddy by Europcar
• Europcar

Flights from Madrid to San Sebastian usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at San Sebastián (EAS).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to San Sebastian route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

On the Madrid to San Sebastian route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 28%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £87 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £120 – a £33 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Iberia operates flights between Madrid and San Sebastian.

Some of the most popular sights in San Sebastian are Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro, Kursaal Palace San Sebastián, and Teatro Victoria Eugenia. These are among the most viewed places in San Sebastian on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to San Sebastian flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Avianca: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Madrid has an extensive metro network, and Line 8 (pink line) connects Downtown Madrid with the airport. You can take Line 8 from stations such as Nuevos Ministerios, Colombia, or Mar de Cristal, depending on your location in the city. The journey takes approximately 15-20 minutes. The metro operates from 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Passengers traveling from Madrid to San Sebastian have the option of choosing airlines like Air Europa, Vueling Airlines, and Iberia, which have more relaxed rules regarding checked luggage. These airlines usually allow passengers to bring a checked bag weighing up to 33 lbs. at no extra cost, along with a carry-on bag weighing up to 22 lbs. While there is a chance of incurring additional fees for exceeding the weight limit, these airlines generally offer more reasonable rates compared to other carriers for such excess baggage charges.

A direct flight from Madrid to San Sebastian will cost you more compared to taking an indirect one. Iberia Airlines, Air Europa, and Vueling Airlines are just a few of the respectable airlines that offer innonstop flights on this route for passengers on a limited budget. These airlines make stops in Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao on their way to EAS Airport.

Travelers flying from Madrid to San Sebastian can take advantage of pet-friendly regulations on Ryanair, Vueling, and Air Europa airlines. As long as the pet and its carrier weigh less than 25 lbs together, passengers using these airlines are allowed to transport their furry companions as carry-on luggage.