Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport.
Barcelona and Santander share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from BCN to SDR start from 06:15 — the first with Vueling. The last departure is at 20:30 with Vueling. In total, you can choose from eight weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BCN to SDR flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Santander (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a snap with Vueling. This popular airline offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport.
Vueling is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 95.45% of services arriving as planned, Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering BCN to SDR flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BCN and SDR:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santander Airport (SDR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport flight is R 404. A return fare is currently R 875. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to SDR.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Landing cheap flights from BCN to SDR is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the departures from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
Consider booking a hotel near SDR if you're on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Santander Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Click and Rent, Goldcar or OK Mobility and see more of Santander and beyond.
Booking your ride from Santander Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport to central Santander has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Santander. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Santander is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santander Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to SDR in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Santander, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey around 322 kilometres south-east to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Santander. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key reasons to visit.
