San Sebastian Airport

There are two good airports for San Sebastian. Both of them are served by low-cost airlines such as easyJet, so it’s easy to get a cheap flight.

Biarritz Airport

The closest airport to San Sebastian is in Biarritz, France. The Biarritz Bayonne Airport (BIQ) is a 40-minute drive from San Sebastian. If you don’t hire a car, you can take an airport bus from Biarritz to get there.

Bilbao Airport

The second closest airport to San Sebastian is in Bilbao, Spain. The Bilbao Airport (BIO) is one hour away.

You can take an airport bus or drive from Bilbao to get to San Sebastian.

Guggenheim Bilbao Restaurants

Dessert at the Guggenheim Bilbao
Dessert at the Guggenheim Bilbao

The Guggenheim Bilbao is best known for its art, but it has also gained fame for its restaurants.

The restaurants at the museum are known for their innovative cuisine as well as their traditional Spanish food.

The Guggenheim has two restaurants: a casual option and an upscale dining establishment. Here are details about each one.

Guggenheim Bilbao Bistro

The Guggenheim Bilbao Bistro offers a laid-back ambiance with hints of fine dining. Food options at the bistro include a wide range of Basque seafood, meat, poultry and vegetarian dishes. Reservations are essential.

Nerua

The Michelin-starred Nerua restaurant is at the highest end of the quality scale. Chef Josean Martinez Alija serves up inventive cuisine that focuses on aromas, flavors, and textures. Reservations are essential.

Driving from Bilbao to San Sebastian

Driving from Bilbao to San Sebastian is one of the easiest ways to get between the two cities in northern Spain.

The drive takes around one hour in total, but can take longer if there is traffic en route.

You can use the interactive map below to plot your driving route to San Sebastian. When you are on the road, the route is well marked the entire way.

Note that part of the drive from Bilbao to San Sebastian is a toll road. The cost is around 10 euros. Make sure to have small change with for the tolls you when you travel.


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