Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Santander's timezone is UTC+1, making Santander one hour ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to SDR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Santander Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LGW and SDR include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Santander Airport (SDR)
Rs13,734 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Santander Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs27,863. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to SDR, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santander Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santander Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Santander Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Santander Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SDR instead:
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.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Santander Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Santander. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santander Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Santander in April.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Santander Airport for August if you'd like to visit Santander during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 24ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to SDR around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Santander. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Santander, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.