How to Import Your Airbnb Calendar to Google Calendar

Managing multiple vacation rental calendars can be challenging. Importing your Airbnb bookings into Google Calendar makes it easier to see all your bookings in one place. This guide walks you through the process step by step.

Why Import Your Airbnb Calendar to Google Calendar?

  • Centralized scheduling: View all your Airbnb bookings alongside personal appointments
  • Better visibility: Easier to spot scheduling conflicts or gaps between bookings
  • Calendar sharing: Share your booking schedule with cleaning staff or property managers
  • Mobile access: Check your bookings on the go using the Google Calendar mobile app
  1. Log in to your Airbnb account and navigate to “Calendar”
  2. Click on “Availability Settings” (gear icon) in the top right corner
  3. Scroll down to “Calendar Export” or “iCal Links”
  4. Find your property listing and click “Export Calendar”
  5. Copy the provided iCal link (it will be a URL ending with .ics)

How to Import Your Airbnb Calendar to Google Calendar

  1. Open Google Calendar on your computer (not the mobile app)
  2. On the left side, find the “Other calendars” section and click the ”+” button
  3. Select “From URL” from the dropdown menu
  4. Paste the Airbnb iCal link you copied earlier
  5. Click “Add Calendar” to complete the import
  6. Your Airbnb bookings will now appear in Google Calendar (usually in a different color)

Managing Your Imported Calendar

  • Google Calendar updates imported calendars periodically (usually every 24 hours)
  • You can rename the imported calendar by clicking the three dots next to it and selecting “Settings”
  • These imported bookings are view-only (you’ll need to make changes in Airbnb)
  • You can change the color of the imported calendar to distinguish it from other calendars

Taking Property Management to the Next Level with TurnCal

While Google Calendar offers basic scheduling functionality, property managers often need more specialized tools. TurnCal provides a purpose-built solution with benefits beyond standard calendars:

  • Property-specific dashboards: View and manage each property independently
  • Public shared URLs: Generate professional calendar links for each property
  • Guest information: Store and display guest details directly in calendar events
  • Customized cleaning events: Schedule and track turnover cleanings between bookings
  • Team coordination: Share relevant calendar information with cleaning staff and maintenance teams
  • Free to use: There is no cost for basic usage

The Best of Both Worlds

By importing your Airbnb calendar to Google Calendar and then connecting with TurnCal, you create a powerful workflow that combines the strengths of all platforms:

  • Unified scheduling: See Airbnb bookings, personal events, and property maintenance all in one view
  • Flexible access: Use whichever platform is most convenient at the moment - Airbnb, Google, or TurnCal
  • Custom management: As explained in our guide on how to add custom bookings and blocks from Google Calendar to TurnCal, you can create events in Google Calendar that will automatically flow into your property management system
  • Real-time syncing: Changes made in any platform reflect across your entire system
  • Professional presentation: Generate nice looking, shareable calendar links specific to each property or team member

This integrated approach gives you the familiarity and accessibility of platforms you already know while adding the specialized property management features that TurnCal provides. Your team benefits from purpose-built interfaces while you maintain the flexibility of managing events from whichever platform you prefer.

Make the Switch to a Specialized Turnover Calendar

Importing your Airbnb calendar to Google Calendar is a great first step, but TurnCal takes property management to the next level with features designed specifically for vacation rental owners. The platform integrates seamlessly with your existing calendars while providing the specialized tools you need to manage turnovers efficiently.

Try TurnCal today to transform your property management workflow and eliminate scheduling headaches while keeping all your booking information synchronized across platforms.