iCal Sync with Booking.com Not Updating Availability on Airbnb Calendar

[Sophia812]

Hey Airbnb hosts,

I’m having a tough time with my Airbnb calendar not syncing properly with Booking.com via iCal. Availability updates from Booking.com aren’t reflecting on Airbnb, causing double bookings.

Details:

• Platform: Airbnb (host account, verified), synced with Booking.com via iCal.
• Setup: Managing one property (apartment, entire place) on both platforms.
• Issue Occurs: When a Booking.com reservation is made, Airbnb calendar doesn’t block those dates.
• Environment: Using Airbnb web (Chrome, latest version), no mobile app issues noted.

Steps Tried:

1. Re-exported iCal link from Booking.com and re-imported to Airbnb Calendar settings.
2. Cleared browser cache and tested on Firefox—same issue.
3. Checked Booking.com export settings; dates are correctly blocked there.
4. Waited 24 hours for sync—still no update on Airbnb.
5. Searched community; found a 2024 thread on iCal sync but no clear fix.

Expected: Airbnb calendar should block dates when Booking.com reservations are made.
Actual: Airbnb calendar stays open, leading to conflicting bookings.

Has anyone faced iCal sync issues between Airbnb and Booking.com recently? Is it a settings tweak, Airbnb bug, or Booking.com issue? Any debug tips or workarounds? Thanks for any help!

[Patricia2526 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Sophia812 

Check for Errors in the Link

• iCal links can break if:
  
• You changed the listing settings.
• You copied only part of the iCal URL.
• Re-copy the entire iCal URL from other platform and re-import it to Airbnb.
• Similarly, double-check that Airbnb’s export link is correctly pasted into other platform.

If all else fails

• Delete the iCal link in Airbnb and re-add it fresh.
• Clear browser/app cache or try using desktop if using mobile.

[Sophia812]

Hi Patricia2526,

Thanks for the detailed suggestions! I re-copied the full iCal URL from Booking.com and re-imported it into Airbnb, ensuring no settings were changed. I also verified Airbnb’s export link in Booking.com—both are correct. I cleared my browser cache (Chrome) and tried on desktop, but the issue persists: Booking.com reservations still don’t block Airbnb dates. I deleted and re-added the iCal link in Airbnb, but no luck. Airbnb’s help page on iCal syncing (https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/99) mentions possible delays, but it’s been 48 hours.

Could this be a Booking.com export glitch or another Airbnb setting? Any other debug tips? Appreciate your help!  (**)

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[Elisa]

Hi @Sophia812 😊, 

Thank you for asking this question here.

I’m glad Patricia shared some great suggestions with you. Did you have a chance to check them out?

Are you still experiencing this situation?

Don’t hesitate to let us know!

Warm regards 🌻