Flying from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels: what you need to know
Santander (the location of Santander Airport) and Brussels are in the same timezone — UTC+1.
Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is the most popular route, with 3 flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from SDR to CRL is with Ryanair at 20:50. Choose the first departure with Ryanair at 09:35 if you want to fly out earlier.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from SDR to Brussels.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
You can catch a direct flight from Santander Airport to Brussels that lands at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Ryanair is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Santander Airport to Brussels.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SDR to Brussels. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
You won't need a visa for Belgium if you have a passport from Spain and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before organising your cheap tickets from Santander Airport to Brussels, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Travelling from central Santander to SDR takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 9 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Santander Airport to Brussels? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SDR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santander Airport to Brussels is R 297. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 594. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SDR to Brussels by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Santander Airport to Brussels. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from SDR to Brussels. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have fallen. We'll tell you when there's a change in price.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Santander Airport to Brussels, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to the centre of Brussels is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 39 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Santander Airport to Brussels, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
As soon as your flight from Santander Airport to Brussels has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 56 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 37 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near CRL. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from SDR to Brussels at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Brussels
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Santander Airport to Brussels. July is the busiest month to visit Brussels. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Santander Airport to Brussels, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from SDR to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
Start your Brussels trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Santander Airport to Brussels, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are leading attractions which should feature on every Brussels itinerary.
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