Traveling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
2 hours is the average length of a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport. Santander is 1 hour ahead of Manchester and operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
To break up your flight from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the MAN - SDR route include:
Beauvais-Tille Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Dublin Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Spain, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have the most current information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAN to SDR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Santander Airport (SDR)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport is C$28. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$55. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MAN to SDR.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from MAN to SDR. You don't need to search every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Manchester, Manchester Airport can be reached in about 29 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near MAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SDR:
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
From Santander Airport, Santander is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Santander in April.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport for August if you'd like to visit Santander during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 24ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from MAN to SDR sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Santander
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Santander right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from MAN to SDR:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Segunda Playa Del Sardinero, Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria and Jardines de Piquío Jardines de Piquio are must-have experiences during your Santander visit.
Complete your Santander trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Santander Airport, check out our great car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Santander stay.