Travelling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Santiago de Compostela and Santander share the same timezone, UTC+1.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SCQ to SDR flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Santander Airport. These are the top stopovers between SCQ and SDR:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Santander Airport (SDR)
Currently, Rs16,963 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Santander Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs44,641. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SCQ to SDR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Santander Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SCQ to SDR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Santander Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Santiago de Compostela Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.44% of flights that depart SCQ arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Santiago de Compostela Airport from central Santiago de Compostela, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SCQ? If you're catching an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Santander Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Santander Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SDR instead:
Begin 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.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Santander Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
From Santander Airport, Santander is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
The quietest month for a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Santander Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Santander based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Santander is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Santander Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SCQ to SDR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santander. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another standout destination in Spain and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Santander. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
