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Flights from Istanbul to San Sebastian
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to San Sebastian. The fastest way is one stop via Barcelona or Madrid, about 9h 29m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 6h 11m
Istanbul to San Sebastian at a glance
Fastest journey6h 11mVia Barcelona, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Barcelona or Madrid
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to San Sebastian
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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IST Barcelona (BCN) EAS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines, Vueling · Leg 2: Vueling
Mon08:45 IST10:56 BCN5h 19m connection16:15 BCN17:14 EASTurkish Airlines + Vueling
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IST Madrid (MAD) EAS
Leg 1: Air Europa, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Iberia
Wed07:30 IST10:25 MAD6h 05m connection16:30 MAD17:19 EASTurkish Airlines + Iberia
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IST Frankfurt (FRA) EAS
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,550 km1,584 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 11mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hSan Sebastian vs Istanbul
- Currency in San Sebastian
- EUR
- Airports
- IST, SAW → EAS
Flights from Istanbul to San Sebastian: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to San Sebastian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Barcelona, Madrid and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to San Sebastian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,550 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and San Sebastian?
The best connecting points are Barcelona (BCN), Madrid (MAD), Frankfurt (FRA) and Sevilla (SVQ). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Barcelona, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and San Sebastian?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). San Sebastian: San Sebastián Airport (EAS).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and San Sebastian?
San Sebastian is 2 hours behind Istanbul.





