Flights to Santander
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,530 ft, BIO handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 138 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Santander
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santander to London | United Kingdom | 936 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Santander to Casablanca | Morocco | 1,147 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Santander to Madrid | Spain | 339 km (211 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Santander to Algiers | Algeria | 950 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Santander to Rome | Italy | 1,343 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Santander to Paris | France | 763 km (474 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Santander to Barcelona | Spain | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Santander to Rabat | Morocco | 1,083 km (673 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Santander to Munich | Germany | 1,298 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Santander to Milan | Italy | 1,054 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Santander to Fes | Morocco | 1,054 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Santander to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 1,012 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Santander to Tangier | Morocco | 873 km (542 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Santander to Köln | Germany | 1,160 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Santander to Dublin | Ireland | 1,112 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Santander to Brussels | Belgium | 1,025 km (637 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Santander to Marrakesh | Morocco | 1,366 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Santander to Salé | Morocco | 1,078 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Santander to Marseille | France | 742 km (461 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Santander to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 1,125 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Santander to Turin | Italy | 931 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Santander to Valencia | Spain | 528 km (328 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Santander to Shanghai | China | 10,019 km (6,225 mi) | about 13 h 36 min |
| Santander to Chongqing | China | 9,243 km (5,743 mi) | about 12 h 36 min |
| Santander to Chengdu | China | 8,988 km (5,585 mi) | about 12 h 16 min |
| Santander to Beijing | China | 8,976 km (5,577 mi) | about 12 h 15 min |
| Santander to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,693 km (1,673 mi) | about 4 h 12 min |
| Santander to Tianjin | China | 9,084 km (5,644 mi) | about 12 h 24 min |
| Santander to Wuhan | China | 9,651 km (5,997 mi) | about 13 h 7 min |
| Santander to Lahore | Pakistan | 6,767 km (4,205 mi) | about 9 h 26 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Santander?
Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the closest large airport at 75 km (47 mi). The others, SDR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BIO from Santander city centre?
75 km (47 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Santander on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.