- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Flights from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam depart on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $114 (€93) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 04:45, the last at 21:40. The fastest flight covers the 701 miles (1129 km) distance in 4h 50m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 701 miles (1129 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $114 (€93) |
Flights per day 11 |
Fastest flight 4h 50m |
First flight 4:45 AM |
Last flight 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
$387
Average price
$604
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 19 m
Flights per day
11
Distance
1129 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam will cost around $604 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $387.
It's difficult to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
04086+
KL1508
04086+
IB739
04086+
KL1506
IB444 · IB733
VY2485 · VY8311
IB444 · IB1345
IB446 · IB733
IB446 · IB739
VY2485 · VY8306
IB444 · IB733Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 701 miles (1129 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$353 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $314 Average price | $421 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 11m Average total duration 18h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam:
A bus is $241 (€196) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam costing on average $314 (€256).
A bus is $279 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam costing on average $353 (€287).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 18h 41m.
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam flights for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04086+ KL1508 | Delayed 6:40 AM 8:40 AMDonostia-San Sebastián | 14h20 | 11:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
04086+ KL1506 | Delayed 6:40 AM 8:40 AMDonostia-San Sebastián | 11h10 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
04086+ IB739 | Delayed 6:40 AM 8:40 AMDonostia-San Sebastián | 13h40 | 10:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
VY2485 · VY8306 | 8:55 AM San Sebastián Airport | 8h55 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
IB5428 · IB5245 | 8:55 AM San Sebastián Airport | 13h00 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
VY2485 · VY8311 | 8:55 AM San Sebastián Airport | 13h00 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
IB444 · IB1345 | 9:20 AM San Sebastián Airport | 4h50 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
IB444 · IB739 | 9:20 AM San Sebastián Airport | 13h00 | 10:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
IB444 · IB733 | 9:20 AM San Sebastián Airport | 9h15 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
IB446 · IB739 | 1:40 PM San Sebastián Airport | 8h40 | 10:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
IB446 · IB733 | 1:40 PM San Sebastián Airport | 4h55 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
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