Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport take 1 hour 9 minutes. Santander and Madrid share the same timezone (UTC+1), so you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 330 weekly flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport. The 06:30 departure with Iberia is the earliest flight available from MAD to SDR. Iberia operates the latest service of the day at 21:40 if early starts aren't your thing.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Iberia has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to take in the sights in Santander — plus maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the top stopovers between MAD and SDR:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Vigo Airport
Ibiza Airport
For a domestic flight within Spain, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring some kind of identity document, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've landed your cheap ticket from MAD to SDR, check your ID is up to date before you travel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport is C$56. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$93. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap flight tickets from MAD to SDR, book your trip 9 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap flight tickets from MAD to SDR every day.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 37 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near MAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
Reserve a hotel close to SDR if you have a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas 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 central Santander takes around 9 minutes in a car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Santander in April.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport for August if you'd like to explore Santander during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 24ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MAD to SDR sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Santander
Once you've locked in your flights from MAD to SDR, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Santander. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Segunda Playa Del Sardinero, Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria and Jardines de Piquío Jardines de Piquio are highlights which should be on any good Santander itinerary.
Complete your Santander trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Santander Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Santander vacation.
