Cheap Flights to Santander

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Cheapest in	March	Best time to find cheap flights, 8% potential price drop
Average price	£67	Average for round-trip flights in October 2020
Round-trip from	£68	From London to Santander
One-way from	£10	One-way flight from London to Santander

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Are there currently restrictions on travel to Santander related to COVID-19?

Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Santander along with the rest of Spain. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Spain has restricted the entry of all travellers except Spanish nationals and residents, and accompanying immediate family members. Travellers who are residents of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden or Switzerland may transit through Spain on their way home to their place of residency. The same applies to travellers with a long-term visa issued by a Schengen Member State who are returning to their place of residency. Immediate family members of Spanish nationals may enter Spain even if unaccompanied by a Spanish national, if they are travelling to join their family member who is already in the country. Residents of Andorra, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland, as well as long-term visa holders of Schengen member states who are returning home may also enter Spain, as may healthcare and elderly care workers, diplomats, staff of international and humanitarian organisations and military personnel in the performance of their duties. People who can demonstrate proof that they are travelling for emergency family or humanitarian reasons may also enter. Business travellers with documentation who are arriving from countries in the EU, Iceland, Norway, or Switzerland may enter Spain. International arrivals may only land at Alicante (ALC), Barcelona (BCN), Fuerteventura (FUE), Gran Canaria (LPA), Ibiza (IBZ), Madrid (MAD), Malaga (AGP), Menorca (MAH), Lanzarote (ACE), Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Sevilla (SVQ), Tenerife-Sur (TFS) or Valencia (VLC). Effective 15 May 2020, all travellers entering Spain except for freight transport personnel and healthcare professionals who are travelling in the performance of their duties and have not been in contact with COVID-19 patients will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. They will also need to present a completed Public Health Passenger Locator Form upon arrival. Residency permits and D visas that expired after 14 December 2019 will be accepted for entry to Spain and considered valid for 6 months after the state of alarm has ended.. If you are looking to book a trip to Santander and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about travelling during COVID-19.

Cheapest prices for Santander flights by month

January

£54

February

£63

March

£75

April

£101

May

£81

June

£109

July

£159

August

£125

September

£75

October

£42

November

£47

December

£53

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Santander. Flying to Santander in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Santander?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

LON - SDR Price	£42 - £210
SDR Temperature	14 - 24 °C
SDR Rainfall	55 - 151 mm

Keeping in line with the tourist patterns found in the rest of the country, Santander is most popular between May and August. These months are therefore best avoided when looking for cheap flights to Santander. Weather-wise, aim for a visit during peak season; the Bay of Biscay is known to get temperamental during the colder months, swamping the city in storms and mist. Annual temperatures peak in August, with daily highs averaging around 24 degrees Celsius. July is also warm, hitting 23 degrees, with the heat petering out in mid-September. The climate is at its coldest in January and February, when temperatures range from 6 to 14 degrees.

Visitors may prefer to take a flight to Santander to coincide with one of the many events the city hosts. The packed events calendar begins with the Epiphany celebration of the Cavalcade of Magi on 5^th of January. Other popular celebrations are held throughout the year, including Cantabria Child Day, a traditional event and tourist must-see that includes archery, wood chopping and the much-loved ceremony of milkmaid racing

When is the best time to book a flight to Santander?

The price you pay for your flight to Santander may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 25 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Santander?

At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Santander. Saturday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Santander?

At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your Santander trip. A flight in the evening will more often than not be of higher cost.

City overview

The Cantabrian port of Santander truly is one of Spain’s best kept secrets, as well as one of its most impressive. Crisscrossed by sweeping plazas bathed in bon vivance, Santander rightfully enjoys a place among some of the country’s grandest cities. Where the Gothic architecture runs out, Renaissance and Baroque begin, and when all that comes to an end, strips of sandy beaches separate the city from the Bay of Biscay. But that’s not all, for to the south crest the rugged summits of the Picos de Europa, the preferred terrain of the Cantabrian brown bear.

Travellers take flights to Santander to see many of its fine sights, including some of the region’s most impressive buildings. Be sure to investigate Plaza de Pompo and its surroundings, before making a trek to the Palacete del Embarcadero and the medieval Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. There is also a strong casino culture in the city, with all the action happening on Plaza de Italia, moments from El Sardinero beach.

Alternatively, indulge the brain and explore one of Santander’s many fine museums. The Prehistoric and Archaeological Museum of Cantabria is a particularly good example of its genre, while the Bullfighting Museum provides an in-depth look into one of Spain’s most famous traditions. Additionally, a wealth of pieces are on display at The Municipal Museum of Arts, including paintings and sculpture from the 15th to 20th centuries, as well as Goya’s famous painting of King Fernando VII.

Finally, Cantabria is famed for its cuisine, and Santander hosts more than its fair share of fine restaurants. Take a walk around the waterfront and the old town areas to find your eatery of choice, but be prepared to wait for a table at more popular establishments. Local specialties are many, including classics such as fried squid, clam casserole and a celebrated bean stew prepared with collard greens, bacon, pork ribs, black pudding and chorizo.

Getting around Santander

Due to its intimate size and concentration of sights, Santander is a city that is best explored on foot. Public transport is readily available, with the Municipal Bus network operating a comprehensive and reliable service.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Flights to Santander Airport (SDR) operate throughout the year, with seasonal routes running to Dublin, Edinburgh and the Canary Islands. The international airport is located just outside the city. Airport connection buses depart for Santander city centre every 30 minutes between early morning and late night. Private hire taxis are also available at the airport, as are rental cars.