How do I sync Airbnb and Booking.com calendars?

Export the iCal link from Airbnb (Account > Calendar > Export calendar) and from Booking.com (Extranet > Calendar > Sync > Export calendar), then cross-import each link into the other platform. BNB Pilot automates this sync every 10 minutes across Airbnb, Booking.com and direct bookings.

Does syncing Airbnb and Booking.com calendars prevent double bookings?

A basic iCal sync reduces double bookings but can have up to a 24-hour refresh delay. BNB Pilot detects conflicts in under 10 minutes and blocks the calendar automatically.

Is it free to sync Airbnb and Booking.com calendars?

Yes. Both Airbnb and Booking.com provide a free iCal export link. The cross-import is free on both platforms. BNB Pilot offers a free 14-day Pro trial.

Airbnb iCal Link: Sync with Booking.com & Google Calendar (2026 Guide)

Step 1 - Grab your Airbnb and Booking iCal links

Each platform generates one ICS feed per listing. Copy both before sharing anywhere else.

Airbnb: Calendar > Availability > Sync > Export calendar. Copy the iCal URL.
Booking.com: Extranet > Rates & Availability > Calendar sync > Export calendar (ICS). If asked, confirm you want to sync another calendar.
Direct feed: also grab your site or PMS iCal link to block direct bookings everywhere.

Only looking for the Airbnb export URL? Use the dedicated guide: where to find your Airbnb iCal link.

Private: these URLs expose your reservations. Store them in a password manager and renew them if you suspect a leak.

Step 2 - Connect Airbnb ⇄ Booking without double-bookings

Three practical actions:

Airbnb → Booking: in Booking.com > Calendar sync > Add calendar, paste the Airbnb link.
Booking → Airbnb: in Airbnb > Availability > Sync > Import calendar, paste the Booking link.
Master calendar: import your direct feed (site / PMS / BNB Pilot) into both to lock any stay confirmed elsewhere.

Add a 2–3 hour buffer between checkout and check-in if sync delays are long.
Turn on Booking.com reminders if exports need manual confirmation on your account.

Step 3 - Check the sync actually runs

Create a “Maintenance” test block on your master calendar.
Check how it propagates to Airbnb then Booking after 15–30 minutes.
Delete the block and make sure availability is freed everywhere.

If a date is missing: regenerate both Airbnb and Booking iCal links, re-import them and repeat the test. New stays will follow the same path.

Visual cues: Airbnb & Booking screenshots

Add your own screenshots to guide teammates or clients.

Placeholder Airbnb screenshot - drop the optimised 1440×900 image named images/blog/sync-airbnb-export.png

Placeholder Booking.com screenshot - drop the optimised 1440×900 image named images/blog/sync-booking-import.png

Pro tip: export PNGs < 300 KB to keep the page fast.

Free tool: preview an iCal link

Paste an Airbnb or Booking iCal link - the preview runs through the BNB Pilot backend to anonymise the feed and check the first lines (DTSTART, UID, SUMMARY).

iCal link or ICS snippet

BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//BNB Pilot//iCal helper//EN
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
SUMMARY:Sample stay
UID:demo-ical-bnb-pilot
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR

The preview goes through the BNB Pilot backend to bypass CORS and anonymise the feed.

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BNB Pilot consolidates your iCal feeds, flags conflicts in minutes, alerts your field teams and auto-attaches cleaning tasks.

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Tip: also add your housekeeping calendar so cleaners get updates at the same time as platforms.

Sync Airbnb and Booking automatically (iCal) – Simple guide