Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Santander's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bologna.
Give yourself enough time to make your BLQ to SDR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Santander (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BLQ and SDR:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Beauvais-Tille Airport
Valencia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Santander Airport (SDR)
Rs7,311 is currently the best price for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs14,712. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BLQ to SDR, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BLQ to SDR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guglielmo Marconi Airport, data shows 74.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near BLQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
If you have a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SDR:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Santander Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Click and Rent, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Santander's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Santander Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport to central Santander has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
The quietest month for a flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Santander based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santander Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santander, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 24ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to SDR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Santander is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Santander, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Santander. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key reasons to visit.