Traveling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport takes 1 hour 25 minutes (on average). Santander's timezone is UTC+1 — identical to Barcelona.
Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport start at 06:15 — the first with Vueling. The latest flight is the 22:30 service with Vueling. Overall, you can take your pick of 8 services every week from BCN to SDR.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Vueling is your ticket to exploring Santander (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Spain!). Look through the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport offered by this airline.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and SDR:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
For a domestic flight within Spain, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present another kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's license. As soon as you've found your cheap ticket from BCN to SDR, check your ID is valid before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santander Airport (SDR)
C$28 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport. A return flight starts from C$59. These fares can change based on demand.
Score cheap flight tickets from BCN to SDR by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from BCN to SDR. You don't need to search every day to find out if airfares have fallen. We'll tell you as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The journey from central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes around 33 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near BCN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
Consider staying in a hotel near SDR if you're taking a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport to the center of Santander takes about 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Santander. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santander, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 24ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from BCN to SDR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santander
Start your Santander trip right by finding an amazing stay. Once you've booked your flight from BCN to SDR, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Segunda Playa Del Sardinero, Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria and Jardines de Piquío Jardines de Piquio are must-do's during your Santander adventure.
Complete your Santander trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. After booking your cheap ticket to Santander Airport, check out our great car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to travel around at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Santander stay.