Non-stop flights to Santander (SDR)
Santander - Parayas Airport is a medium sized airport in Spain. It is an international airport. In total there are 29 airports around the world that have direct flights to Santander, spread around 29 cities in 9 countries. Currently, there are 16 domestic flights to Santander.
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All direct flights to Santander Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Santander Best time to visit Santander Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 368 flights arriving at Santander Airport, which are 84 flights per week or 12 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Santander are routes from Madrid (MAD) in Spain and Barcelona (BCN), also in Spain. These two routes together are operated 133 times this month, and make up for 36% of all monthly arrivals at Santander - Parayas Airport.
The longest flight to Santander SDR is departing from Bucharest (OTP). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 1,480 miles (2,382 km).
List of all direct flights to Santander
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Santander, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Santander.
Airlines flying to Santander
Currently, there are 8 airlines that fly to Santander. Most flights to Santander are operated by Ryanair, as they connect 9 airports to SDR. That’s around 2 times as much as Vueling, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Santander. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all SDR flights:
What is the best time to visit Santander?
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime
Santander is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Santander is during the summer months, spanning from May to August. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from September to February.
Intercontinental flights to Santander
The only intercontinental flights to Santander - Parayas Airport (SDR) are from Africa, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Africa to Santander
Ryanair is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Africa to Santander. They fly seasonal from Marrakech (RAK).
International flights to Santander
Flights from Albania to Santander
Tirana is the only city in Albania with direct flights to Santander. From Tirana, direct flights are offered by Wizz Air Malta. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Albania
Flights from Belgium to Santander
In Belgium, the only airport that has a direct connection to Santander is Brussels Charleroi. From Brussels Charleroi, direct flights are offered by Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Belgium
Flights from Bulgaria to Santander
There is 1 airport in Bulgaria that has a direct connection to Santander, which is Sofia. From Sofia, direct flights are offered by Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Bulgaria
Flights from France to Santander
In France, the only airport that has a direct connection to Santander is Paris (Orly). From Paris (Orly), direct flights are offered by Vueling. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from France
Flights from Ireland to Santander
Dublin is the only city in Ireland with direct flights to Santander. From Dublin, direct flights are offered by Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Ireland
Flights from Italy to Santander
There are 2 airports in Italy that have non-stop flights to Santander.
From Bologna and Venice (Treviso), you can fly with Ryanair.
All flights from Italy
Flights from Morocco to Santander
There is 1 airport in Morocco that has a direct connection to Santander, which is Marrakech. From Marrakech, direct flights are offered by Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Morocco
Flights from Romania to Santander
Bucharest is the only city in Romania with direct flights to Santander. From Bucharest, direct flights are offered by Wizz Air Malta. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Romania
Flights from United Kingdom to Santander
If you are looking for a direct flight from United Kingdom to Santander, there are 4 airports to choose from.
From Birmingham, direct flights are offered by Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Edinburgh, London Stansted and Manchester, all direct flights to Santander are operated by Ryanair and Ryanair UK.
All flights from United Kingdom
Domestic flights to Santander
Flights from Spain to Santander
There are lots of domestic flights to Santander (SDR). 16 airports in Spain have direct flights to the airport.
From Alicante, direct flights are offered by Vueling. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
From Almería, the only airline with direct flights is Iberia (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
From Barcelona, you can fly non-stop to Santander with Vueling.
From Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), the only airline with direct flights is Binter Canarias. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Granada, direct flights are offered by Volotea. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
From Ibiza, you can fly non-stop to Santander with Vueling. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
From Jerez de la Frontera, direct flights are offered by Iberia (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
From Lanzarote (Arrecife), the only airline with direct flights is Binter Canarias. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Madrid, you can fly non-stop to Santander with Iberia (Oneworld).
From Málaga and Menorca (Mahon), you can fly with Volotea.
From Palma de Mallorca, you can fly non-stop to Santander with Vueling.
From Seville, direct flights are offered by Volotea.
From Tenerife (Los Rodeos), the only airline with direct flights is Binter Canarias. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Valencia, you can fly non-stop to Santander with Volotea.
From Vigo, the only airline with direct flights is Iberia (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
All flights from Spain
Alternative airports near Santander
Flying to an alternative airport near Santander could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Santander (SDR) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Bilbao (BIO) and Vitoria-Gasteiz (VIT).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Santander?
There are 2 airports in Santander: Santander - Parayas Airport (SDR) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).
What is the best airport to fly into Santander?
You have multiple options when flying into Santander. Although Santander (SDR) is a convenient airport to reach the city, the biggest airport near to Santander is Bilbao (BIO), Bilbao Airport, which offers you additional options.
How many airlines fly to Santander?
There are 8 airlines flying to Santander from 29 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Santander?
Ryanair, Vueling and Volotea operate most flights to Santander. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Santander?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying to Santander.
How many nonstop flights are there to Santander?
There are roughly 368 flights arriving at Santander every month (or 84 flights each week), from a total of 29 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Santander Airport?
The official name of Santander Airport is Santander - Parayas Airport.
What is the airport code of Santander Airport?
The airport code of Santander Airport is SDR.
What are the most popular flights to Santander?
Madrid, Barcelona and Brussels Charleroi are the 3 most popular routes to Santander. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Santander, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Santander?
| Madrid to Santander | 1h 10m |
| Barcelona to Santander | 1h 15m |
| Brussels Charleroi to Santander | 1h 50m |
| London Stansted to Santander | 1h 50m |
| Palma de Mallorca to Santander | 1h 29m |
