Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
1 hour 56 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Santander Airport. Santander is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham and operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Flying over a peak time such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Santander Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The top stopovers on the BHX - SDR route are:
Beauvais-Tille Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Malaga Airport
Before reserving your cheap ticket from BHX to SDR, check whether you need a visa to enter Spain. Travel document and visa requirements can vary and are updated often. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Santander Airport (SDR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Santander Airport is R 353. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 647. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from BHX to SDR by booking 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Santander Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Santander Airport. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Birmingham International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 48 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Santander Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to Santander Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SDR:
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Santander. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 9 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Santander Airport. To steer clear of 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 Birmingham International Airport to Santander Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BHX to SDR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Santander
Once you've booked your flights from BHX to SDR, you'll want to find a place to stay in Santander. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Segunda Playa Del Sardinero and Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Santander travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Jardines de Piquío Jardines de Piquio.
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 a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Santander holiday.