--- title: "How to Sync Airbnb with Google Calendar: Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide" url: https://hostdomination.com/en/how-to-sync-airbnb-with-google-calendar/ date: 2026-10-17 modified: 2026-10-17 lang: en author: "Marco Livio" description: "Want to see Airbnb bookings on Google Calendar along with your appointments? For sync Airbnb with Google Calendar you need to copy the iCal link of the ad and add..." categories: - "AirBnB" - "Booking.com" - "Host, B&B, Hotel" image: https://hostdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/come-sincronizzare-airbnb-con-google-calendar-guida-definitiva-passo-passo-1.webp word_count: 1391 --- # How to Sync Airbnb with Google Calendar: Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide Want to see Airbnb bookings on Google Calendar along with your appointments? For **sync Airbnb with Google Calendar** you need to copy the iCal link of the ad and add it in Google Calendar from the entry **Other calendars → From URL**. Once you've set up the link, you'll be able to see your listing's dates without manually entering them each time. Updates aren't immediate, and this link alone doesn't allow you to edit Airbnb bookings from Google. This guide is for apartment hosts, vacation rentals, and B&B who want to better organize their daily work. ## Syncing Airbnb with Google Calendar: The Steps in a Nutshell | Step | What To Do | | ---- | ---------- | | 1. Open Airbnb | Access the announcement calendar | | 2. Find the link | Go to Availability and search for Link calendars | | 3. Copy the address | Retrieve the export iCal link | | 4. Open Google Calendar | On your computer, click the + next to Other calendars | | 5. Add the calendar | Select From URL, paste the link, and confirm | | 6. Check the result | Compare the dates you see with those on Airbnb | Before you begin, make sure you have access to the announcement's calendar and the Google Account you want to display it on. ## 1. Where to find Airbnb's iCal link The iCal link is the address that allows an external service to read the listing's calendar. It's different from the public listing link: copying the URL of the home page isn't enough. To retrieve it from Airbnb: - Sign in to your host account. - Open **Calendar** and select your ad. - Get in **Availability**. - In the **Connect calendars**, choose **Link to another website**. - Copy the Airbnb calendar link available for export. Labels may vary slightly depending on the language and interface version. If you manage multiple listings, verify the name of your listing before copying the address. Each calendar must remain associated with the correct property. For more details, see the guide [iCal Airbnb link: where to find it and how to use it](https://hostdomination.com/en/link-ical-airbnb-where-to-find-it-and-how-to-use-it/). ## 2. How to add Airbnb calendar to Google Calendar After copying the address, open [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/) from your computer's browser. Proceed as follows: - In the left column, locate **Other calendars**. - Click on the **+**. - Select **From URL**. - Paste the Airbnb iCal link. - Awards **Add calendar**. The calendar will appear as an available calendar in your account. Make sure it's selected to view its events. ### Is it better to add the link or import an ICS file? To maintain an updatable link, use **From URL**. Manually importing a file `.ics` Upload a copy of the events in the file. It doesn't create a subscription for subsequent changes: if a new reservation arrives, that copy doesn't update automatically. | Method | Result | | ------ | ------ | | Adding via iCal URL | Calendar linked to the source, with periodic updates | | Importing an ICS File | Copying the events contained in the imported file | ## 3. Check that bookings are visible After adding your calendar, compare a stay that's already on Airbnb to what appears on Google. Check above all: - that you have connected the correct accommodation; - that the date range corresponds; - that the calendar is visible in the right Google account; - that there are no duplicate copies of the same events. Don't just use the event title to interpret an availability: always check the dates and, when necessary, the original reservation. ## How often do you update Airbnb on Google Calendar? **Syncing via iCal doesn't necessarily happen in real time.** Google Calendar needs to reread the Airbnb calendar to capture new bookings, changes, or cancellations. For this reason, a variation that is already visible on Airbnb may appear on Google at a later date. It is incorrect to promise a fixed interval valid for each update. If you need to confirm an upcoming arrival or arrange a cleanup after a cancellation, check the situation directly on Airbnb. Find more information in the guide [How long does it take for iCal to update: Airbnb, Booking.com, and Google Calendar](https://hostdomination.com/en/how-long-it-takes-ical-to-update-airbnb-booking-com-and-google-calendar/). ## Does the link also work from Google Calendar to Airbnb? **Adding Airbnb to Google Calendar sets up consultation in one direction only: from Airbnb to Google.** An appointment on your personal calendar doesn't automatically lock the place to stay on Airbnb. Similarly, you can't move an Airbnb reservation by editing an event on Google. To also send unavailability from a Google calendar to Airbnb you need a separate import link, which you need to configure and verify. If you have this need, use a calendar dedicated to space blocks. This will avoid mixing personal appointments, stays, and maintenance periods. Don't re-import the same feed that already contains events from Airbnb back into Airbnb. ## How to view multiple Airbnb apartments on Google Calendar If you manage two or more properties, repeat the process for each listing. To make it easier to navigate, give it recognizable names and different colors: | Accommodation | Calendar Name | | ------------- | ------------- | | Apartment in the center | Airbnb – Center | | House near the sea | Airbnb – Casa Mare | | Room with private entrance | Airbnb – Garden Room | You can view multiple calendars at once, or select just the one you want. **The common view does not merge availabilities:** a reservation in the Casa Mare must not block the Appartamento Centro. If your goal is to manage multiple listings directly on the Airbnb platform, see also [Airbnb Multicalendar: what it is and how to manage multiple apartments](https://hostdomination.com/en/airbnb-multicalendar-things-and-how-to-manage-multiple-apartments/). ## Airbnb Not Syncing with Google Calendar: Problems and Solutions If events are missing or the dates seem incorrect, these checks help pinpoint the cause. | Problem | What to check | | ------- | ------------- | | No calendar appears | Verify that you've completed adding via From URL | | The calendar exists but you can't see it | Check that it is selected in the side column | | A recent booking is missing | Compare Airbnb and Google and consider the update delay | | See events from another place | Double-check the link exported from the ad | | Events appear twice | Look for multiple pinned feeds or previous manual imports | | An event created on Google doesn't block Airbnb | The export-only link from Airbnb doesn't send events in the opposite direction | Avoid adding the same link repeatedly to try to speed up the update: you risk making the calendar less readable. For more verification, see [iCal Airbnb or Booking.com not updating: causes and solutions](https://hostdomination.com/en/ical-airbnb-or-booking-com-doesnt-update-causes-and-solutions/). ## Is Google Calendar enough to manage a vacation rental? Google Calendar can be useful as a reference agenda. For example, you can place your stay calendar next to a separate calendar with maintenance and cleaning appointments. For operational management, however, consider these limitations: - updates may arrive late; - the connection does not manage rates and payments; - it does not replace the messages and details of the original booking; - Seeing multiple calendars together doesn't mean you've synced all your sales channels. If you receive bookings from multiple portals and the site, you need to check how the availability of each accommodation is exchanged. ### Also connect Booking.com You can also consult a calendar Booking.com on Google, configuring it separately. Find the steps in the guide [How to sync Booking.com with Google Calendar](https://hostdomination.com/en/how-to-sync-booking-com-with-google-calendar-complete-guide/). ### Receive bookings from your WordPress site too If you want to combine OTAs with a direct channel, you can evaluate **Host Domination Booking Engine** for your WordPress site. The next step is to configure the iCal links available in the chosen version, checking the direction of each link and the dates imported. Google Calendar can remain a reference aid. Read the guide [How to sync Airbnb, Booking.com, and your site](https://hostdomination.com/en/how-to-sync-airbnb-booking-com-and-your-site/) or [Try the Host Domination Booking Engine demo](https://hostdomination.com/demo-free-booking-engine/). ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Do I have to add the link again after each booking? No. The calendar added via URL remains linked to the source. However, you must consider the time it takes to capture the changes. ### Can I edit Airbnb bookings from Google Calendar? No, the link described is for viewing the exported calendar. Changes to stays must be managed on Airbnb. ### Why can't I find "From URL" in the Google Calendar app? You can add a calendar by URL from Google Calendar in your computer's browser. ### Can I use the same Google Account for multiple listings? Yes. Add the link to each listing separately and use clear names to distinguish the properties. ### Can I publish the iCal link on my site? Avoid posting the export link. Treat it as a confidential address and only share it with people and services who have permission to view the calendar information. ### Does syncing Airbnb with Google Calendar avoid overbooking? Connecting to Google Calendar alone does not guarantee to avoid double bookings. To manage availability on the different channels, correct connections between the systems involved are required, taking into account update delays.