Flying from Belfast to Santander Airport (SDR): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Belfast. Explore your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when booking your flight from Belfast to Santander Airport (SDR).
The timezone in Santander is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Belfast. Santander Airport is located in Santander.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Belfast to SDR.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Belfast to SDR with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BFS and SDR include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey from central Belfast to BFS takes around 2 hours on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Santander Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, 67.55% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Break up your flight from Belfast to Santander Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and SDR are:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
You can arrive at BHD from the centre of Belfast in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 8 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Belfast to SDR flight? Relax in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
68.3% of flights departing George Best Belfast City Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Santander Airport (SDR)
Consider booking a hotel near SDR if you're catching a late flight from Belfast to Santander Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Travel at your own speed with a Santander Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Click and Rent, Goldcar or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Santander and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Belfast to Santander Airport flight.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Central Santander is about 5 kilometres from Santander Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Santander Airport (SDR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Santander Airport is $111. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $265. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Belfast to SDR, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Belfast to Santander Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Find a cheap flight from Belfast to Santander Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Santander Airport (SDR)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Santander Airport (SDR). August is the peak month for travel to Santander. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Book a Belfast to SDR flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santander to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Santander Airport in February when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Santander
Start your Santander trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Santander Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are loads of things to do in Santander when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Camino de Santiago en Santander followed by Plaza de la Constitución and Playa Primera de El Sardinero.
Explore more of Spain
Santander is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres south-east of Santander, a trip to Logroño will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Camino de Santiago Park, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.
Around 161 kilometres east of Santander, Irun is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Via verde del Bidasoa, Castillo de Gazteluzar and Artia Parkea.
