Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to San Sebastian Airport (EAS): what you need to know
The timezone in San Sebastian is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
Leave enough time to make your HEL to EAS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to San Sebastian Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and EAS include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
R 3,068 is the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to San Sebastian Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 6,356. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from HEL to EAS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to San Sebastian Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HEL to EAS.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to San Sebastian Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to San Sebastian Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to San Sebastian Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near EAS instead:
Grab a San Sebastian Airport rental car and discover San Sebastian and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from San Sebastian Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) to central San Sebastian
San Sebastian Airport to central San Sebastian has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to San Sebastian Airport. June is the most popular month to head to San Sebastian. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to San Sebastian Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in San Sebastian, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to EAS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
San Sebastian is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres south-east of San Sebastian, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres south-west of San Sebastian. No trip is complete without experiencing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
