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VDE Hierro Airport

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Hierro Airport (VDE) serves San Sebastián, about 80 km west of San Sebastián. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAVDE
ICAOGCHI
ServesSan Sebastián
From centre82 km
Non-stop3
Airlines1
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Elevation31 m

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The airport in numbers

Hierro Airport — facts & history

We pulled Hierro Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 273,687 passengers in 2022.

Opened
1972
54 years ago
Passengers / year
273,687
as of 2022
Elevation
31 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
ENAIRE
Passengers per year, 2003–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Hierro Airport to San Sebastián

The airport is about 80 km west of San Sebastián, about 86 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.

Taxi & apps: Madrid and Barcelona have a regulated flat fare to the centre (about €33 and €39). Uber, Bolt and Cabify are legal in most cities but not always allowed to pick up at the terminal. Estimated fare to the centre: €86–€137.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~60 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~86 min€86–€137
Private transfer~86 minfixed upfront
Car rental~86 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Hierro Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€86–€137 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Hierro ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Hierro Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Binter Canarias

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Hierro Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Hierro Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Hierro shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Hierro Airport to the centre of San Sebastián?
Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport. The airport is about 80 km west of San Sebastián, about 86 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Hierro Airport to San Sebastián?
Roughly €86–€137 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Hierro Airport?
Madrid and Barcelona have a regulated flat fare to the centre (about €33 and €39). Uber, Bolt and Cabify are legal in most cities but not always allowed to pick up at the terminal.
What's the cheapest way from Hierro Airport to San Sebastián?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.
Can I get from Hierro Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Hierro Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Tenerife. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Hierro Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Hierro Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Hierro Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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