Flying from Bucharest to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Santander Airport (SDR) taking off from here.
Hop on a direct flight from Bucharest to Santander Airport and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 55 minutes.
Santander is 1 hour behind Bucharest. Santander Airport is located in Santander, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Santander Airport (SDR) is the most popular route. There are 3 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Wizz Air Malta at 16:10. Choose the first OTP to SDR departure operated by Wizz Air Malta at 16:10 if you want to get going earlier.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Bucharest to SDR.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Bucharest to Santander Airport (SDR) leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
When leaving from OTP, you can catch a direct flight from Bucharest to Santander Airport with Wizz Air Malta.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from Bucharest to SDR departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Santander Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
About Santander Airport (SDR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Santander Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SDR instead:
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Santander. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 9 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Santander Airport (SDR)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Santander Airport is C$54. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$135. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score flight tickets from Bucharest to SDR if you book 8 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this route are typically at their lowest.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Bucharest to Santander Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices drop. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Bucharest to SDR.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Bucharest to Santander Airport. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Santander Airport (SDR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to Santander Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Santander in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Santander is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Bucharest to SDR in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from Bucharest to Santander Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santander
After booking your flight from Bucharest to Santander Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santander:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Segunda Playa Del Sardinero, Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria and Jardines de Piquío Jardines de Piquio are essential stops on your Santander itinerary.
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