Travelling from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Sebastian Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
San Sebastian and Madrid are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 19 San Sebastian Airport to Madrid Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, select the 09:20 Iberia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:30 with Iberia.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your EAS to MAD flight.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Iberia is your gateway to exploring Madrid (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from San Sebastian Airport to Madrid Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
Iberia ranks as the top on-time carrier for EAS to MAD flights, with 93.9% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Sebastian Airport to Madrid Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between EAS and MAD include:
Barcelona Airport
Malaga Airport
Menorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
At the moment, $49 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Sebastian Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $108. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EAS to MAD if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Sebastian Airport to Madrid Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from EAS to MAD.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Sebastian Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
San Sebastian Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from EAS arrive on schedule 92% of the time.
San Sebastian Airport is around 19 kilometres from central San Sebastian. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Sebastian Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to EAS:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAD if you have a late San Sebastian Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Madrid Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Sebastian Airport to Madrid Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Madrid in March.
Lock in your flight from San Sebastian Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to go to Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EAS to MAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you want to check out another great destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are among the biggest draws.