Edinburgh Airport: New flights from Edinburgh to stunning European city famed for golden beaches and scenery

New flights have been launched from Edinburgh Airport to one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

British Airways is now flying twice-weekly from the Capital to San Sebastian, the jewel of Spain’s stunning Basque Country.

Under its BA Cityflyer subsidiary, the airline is offering twice weekly flights to the city on Tuesdays and Saturdays until 30 July, 2024.

The route is operated on a 98-seat Embraer 190 aircraft with two cabins: Club Europe (business class) and Euro Traveller (economy).

The new connection is already said to be going down a storm, with 80% of the tickets for the route already purchased.

Azahara Domínguez, Deputy of Mobility, Tourism and Territorial Planning, Provincial Council of Guipuzkoa, said: “"British Airways has expressed its satisfaction with its commitment to Gipuzkoa .

"Ticket sales are occurring in accordance with its expectations."

San Sebastian is known for its gorgeous beaches, quaint Old Town and vibrant pintxos bars. The city is considered something of a foodie hotspot and have several Michelin-starred restaurants.