Traveling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Bilbao Airport to Santander Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BIO and SDR are:
Alicante-Elche Airport
Valencia Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from BIO to SDR, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't necessary since you're traveling within Spain. As long as you have another proof of identity, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santander Airport (SDR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bilbao Airport to Santander Airport is C$58. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$133. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from BIO to SDR if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Santander Airport.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from BIO to SDR. You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have fallen. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Bilbao Airport to Santander Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 9 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 29 minutes.
After an easy way to start to your break? Stay near BIO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Santander Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
Book a hotel close to SDR if you're on a late flight from Bilbao Airport to Santander Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport to central Santander takes about 9 minutes in a car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Santander Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Santander in April.
The warmest month in Santander is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Bilbao Airport to Santander Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BIO to SDR in February. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
More about Santander
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in Santander right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from BIO to SDR:
Every great journey 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
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Santander Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Santander.