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From Biarritz Airport
Biarritz Airport to San Sebastián Private Transfer
Landing at Biarritz and heading straight for the pintxos bars of San Sebastián is one of the most popular ways to start a Basque holiday, and the private transfer takes about 55 minutes door to door. Anthony meets you at the terminal exit, loads the surfboards or the suitcases, crosses the border on the A63 and AP-8 and drops you at your hotel in Donostia for a fixed €139, one way, for up to four passengers.
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Pickup and drop-off are pre-filled. Choose your date and time to see the exact fare and confirm in two minutes.
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Your pickup at Biarritz Airport
Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) is small and quick to leave, which is exactly why a pre-booked driver works so well here: no queue at the taxi rank, no rental desk, and the road to San Sebastián starts two minutes from the terminal door.
- Meeting point: the outdoor car park, a few steps from the terminal exit.
- Your flight is tracked, so the pickup follows your real landing time at no extra cost.
- Premium welcome with a name sign available for €5 if you prefer to be met that way.
- A WhatsApp message on landing confirms where the car is parked.
What is included
- Fixed price confirmed at booking, all taxes included, no surge pricing
- Tesla Model Y, up to 4 passengers with luggage
- Flight tracking and a pickup adjusted to your landing time
- English-speaking local driver based in Biarritz
- Payment in cash, by card or by bank transfer
About San Sebastián
San Sebastián, or Donostia in Basque, sits 47.1 km south-west of Biarritz Airport on the far side of the Spanish border. The city is famous for La Concha, the crescent-shaped bay considered one of the finest urban beaches in Europe, and for the highest concentration of Michelin stars per inhabitant in the world. The Parte Vieja, its old quarter squeezed between the harbour and Monte Urgull, is where the evening pintxos crawl begins.
The route from the airport follows the A63 past Saint-Jean-de-Luz, crosses at Biriatou and joins the AP-8 towards Donostia. Tolls are included in the fare. Most transfers end in the Centro or Gros districts, at the hotels near La Concha or in the Antiguo, near Ondarreta beach; Anthony also drops passengers at the Amara bus station and at the Zurriola surf beach.
Highlights
- La Concha bay and Ondarreta beach, with the funicular up Monte Igueldo for the view
- Pintxos in the Parte Vieja, the Bretxa market and the Michelin restaurants of the hills
- Zurriola beach in Gros for surfing, the Kursaal and the film festival in September
- An easy day trip from Biarritz, or a base for exploring Gipuzkoa and the Basque coast
Also serving: Donostia, Parte Vieja, Gros, Antiguo
One-way fare for the car (up to 4 passengers), all taxes included, measured to Boulevard (Alameda del Boulevard). Night rate (9 PM–7 AM) +€5–€10. Child seats from €5 per seat.
San Sebastián to Biarritz Airport
For the return leg, from San Sebastián to Biarritz Airport, Anthony collects you at your hotel in Donostia and drops you at the terminal forecourt. Plan to leave about two hours and 55 minutes before a European departure: the drive itself takes around 55 minutes on the AP-8 and A63, but there can be slow traffic at the Biriatou border in July and August. The fare is the same €139 in either direction, and early flights are covered by the fixed price, with a night supplement only before 7 am.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my driver when I land at Biarritz Airport?
In the outdoor car park of Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, a short walk from the terminal exit. The airport is small: as soon as you land you receive a message with your driver’s live location, so you meet within moments. For a tailored welcome, the “Premium welcome with name sign” option means your driver waits directly at the baggage-hall exit. From the car it is 55 minutes to San Sebastián.
What if my flight into Biarritz is late?
Nothing changes for you. The flight number you give at booking is monitored, the pickup time moves with the actual landing time and there is no waiting charge for a delayed flight. The price to San Sebastián stays at €139.
How long does the transfer from Biarritz Airport to San Sebastián take?
About 55 minutes for the 47.1 km, almost entirely on the A63 and AP-8 motorways. Allow a little more in July and August, when the border crossing at Biriatou can slow down; the price of €139 is fixed in advance whatever the traffic.
Is the price from Biarritz Airport to San Sebastián the same for four people?
Yes. The €139 fare is per car, not per person, for up to four passengers and their luggage in the Tesla Model Y. Tolls on the AP-8 are included. Groups of five or more can send a request through the booking form and receive a quote.
Can the driver stop in Hondarribia or Saint-Jean-de-Luz on the way to San Sebastián?
A short stop is possible: mention it in the comment field when you book and Anthony will confirm the adjusted time and price. A longer visit is better organised as a private tour, which you can also arrange through the site.
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