Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Santander Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Santander's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
Every week, there are 21 Madrid Airport to Santander Airport flights. To get going early, go for the 07:40 Iberia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:40 with Iberia.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MAD to SDR flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Iberia is your ticket to exploring Santander (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Madrid Airport to Santander Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Iberia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to SDR flights, with 78.33% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Santander Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and SDR:
Palma - Majorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
Vigo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)
At the moment, $53 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Santander Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $86. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAD to SDR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Santander Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAD to SDR.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Madrid Airport to Santander Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madrid Airport, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Santander Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SDR if you're on a late Madrid Airport to Santander Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Santander Airport rental car and explore Santander and beyond with your own wheels. Click and Rent, Goldcar and OK Mobility are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Santander Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Santander. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Santander Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Santander based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Santander is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Madrid Airport to Santander Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to SDR in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Santander has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Santander, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Santander. No trip is complete without a visit to Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
