How to Find Your Airbnb iCal Link

What is an Airbnb iCal Link?

Every Airbnb listing has a unique iCal link — a special URL that contains all your reservations, blocked dates, and availability. Calendar apps like Google Calendar can use this link to show your Airbnb bookings alongside your personal events.

Think of it as a live feed of your Airbnb calendar that other apps can read.

How to Find Your iCal Link (3 Steps)

Finding your Airbnb iCal link takes less than a minute:

1. Open your listing calendar — Go to your Airbnb hosting dashboard, select your listing, and click on "Calendar"
2. Open calendar settings — Click the gear icon or "Availability settings", then scroll down to "Connect calendars" or "Export calendar"
3. Copy the iCal link — You'll see a URL starting with https://www.airbnb.com/calendar/ical/... — copy this entire URL

You'll need to repeat this for each listing if you manage multiple properties. Each listing has its own unique iCal link.

What the iCal Link Looks Like

Your Airbnb iCal URL will follow this pattern:

The link contains a secret key that's unique to your account, so treat it like a password — don't share it publicly. Anyone with this link can view your booking calendar.

The Problem with Manual iCal Sync

You can manually add an Airbnb iCal link to Google Calendar using "Other calendars → From URL". However, there's a significant limitation: Google Calendar only refreshes external iCal subscriptions every 24 to 48 hours. This means new bookings or cancellations on Airbnb won't appear in your Google Calendar for up to two days.

For hosts who need timely updates — especially those coordinating cleaners, co-hosts, or maintenance — this delay can cause missed turnovers and scheduling conflicts.

The Solution: SynciCal's 15-Minute Sync

SynciCal solves the refresh delay by checking your Airbnb iCal link every 15 minutes and updating your Google Calendar automatically. This means:

• Near real-time updates — New bookings appear in Google Calendar within 15 minutes, not 24-48 hours
• Check-in & check-out events — Get separate events for arrivals and departures, not just all-day blocks
• Team sharing — Share your synced Google Calendar with cleaners, co-hosts, or anyone — no Airbnb login needed
• Manual bookings — Add direct bookings and maintenance blocks alongside Airbnb events
• Overlap detection — Conflicts between Airbnb bookings and manual reservations are flagged via email

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Airbnb iCal link update automatically?

The iCal link always reflects your current bookings when someone fetches it. The issue is how often the receiving app checks. Google Calendar checks once every 24-48 hours. SynciCal checks every 15 minutes.

Can I use the same iCal link for multiple calendar apps?

Yes. The same link works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, and any app supporting the iCal/ICS standard. You can use it in multiple apps simultaneously.

What events appear in the iCal feed?

Airbnb's iCal export includes confirmed reservations and blocked/unavailable dates. It shows check-in date, check-out date, and reservation status. Event titles typically include a booking reference or "Reserved" label.

My iCal link stopped working. What do I do?

Airbnb occasionally regenerates iCal links when you change calendar settings. If your sync stops working, grab a fresh link from your listing's calendar settings and update it in your sync tool.

Is the iCal link secure?

The link contains a secret token, so it's accessible to anyone who has the URL but isn't discoverable by search engines. Treat it like a password — share it only with services and people you trust.