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Flight deals from Santander to Madrid

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Madrid.R 538 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Jul.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Santander on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 538, select.
Madrid.R 549 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Dec.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Santander on Fri, 19 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 549, select.
Madrid.R 549 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Santander on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 549, select.
Madrid.R 549 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Santander on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 549, select.
Madrid.R 549 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Santander on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 549, select.
Madrid.R 549 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Jun.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Santander on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 549, select.
Madrid.R 549 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Nov.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Santander on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 549, select.
Madrid.R 557 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 May.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Santander on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 557, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santander to Madrid

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santander to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in July.
Apr
from R 2,350
May
from R 557
Jun
from R 549
Jul
from R 538
Aug
from R 549
Sep
from R 549
Oct
from R 549
Nov
from R 549
Dec
from R 549
Jan
from R 789
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Direct flights from Santander to Madrid

Santander to Madrid: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Santander to Madrid below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madrid.

Santander to Madrid: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 538
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 12 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week97

Finding cheap flights from Santander to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Santander to Madrid is R 1,282. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Santander to Madrid.
LATAM Airlines, Iberia and Air Nostrum fly direct from Santander to Madrid.
As of April 2025, there are 97 flights per week flying from Santander to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from Santander to Madrid is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santander Airport to Madrid Airport on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Iberia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Flying from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

  • Santander and Madrid share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.

  • Flights from SDR to MAD start from 06:30 — the earliest with Iberia. The latest departure is at 21:40 with Iberia. In total, you can take your pick of 302 weekly Santander Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights.

  • Your SDR to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Iberia has direct flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.

  • With a dependable 84.21% of services arriving as planned, Iberia is the most punctual carrier operating SDR to MAD flights.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SDR and MAD:

    • Palma de Mallorca Airport

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    • Alicante-Elche Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Right now, R 538 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Santander Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,282. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from SDR to MAD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from SDR to MAD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)

  • Santander Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SDR touch down on schedule 80.42% of the time.

  • Santander Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Santander. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near SDR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Madrid in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you'd like to go to Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SDR to MAD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Spain

  • You've done Madrid, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another corner of Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key highlights.

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