Barcelona to Santander flights
Santander lies 541 km (336 mi) north-west of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 27 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Barcelona | Santander | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 1.7 million | 173,635 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | BCN, 12 km out | BIO, 75 km out |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | 39001–39080 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Barcelona
Barcelona is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO, 76 km), Reus Airport (REU, 87 km).
Arriving in Santander
Santander is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bilbao Airport (BIO), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR, 4 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbao Airport | BIO | 75 km (47 mi) | 8,530 ft | 138 ft |
| Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (regional) | SDR | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,612 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Santander from Barcelona?
541 km (336 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Barcelona.
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Santander by air?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Santander?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Which airports are used for Barcelona to Santander flights?
Typically Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO); Santander also has SDR.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.