Travelling from Glasgow to Santander Airport (SDR): What you need to know
Glasgow is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Santander Airport (SDR) flying out of Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The timezone in Santander is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow. Santander Airport is located in Santander.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to SDR, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In high season, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Glasgow to SDR departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Santander Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% land on schedule at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Glasgow to Santander Airport, check out these options when heading out from Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Glasgow to SDR flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
76.7% of flights leaving Glasgow Prestwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Santander Airport (SDR)
If you have a late flight from Glasgow to Santander Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SDR:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Santander Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Click and Rent, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Santander and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Glasgow to Santander Airport flight.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport to central Santander is around 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Santander Airport (SDR)
$128 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Santander Airport. Return flights start from $259. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Glasgow to SDR if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Glasgow to Santander Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Glasgow to SDR.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow to Santander Airport.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Santander Airport (SDR)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Santander. August is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Santander Airport (SDR), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Glasgow to SDR flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Santander, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Santander Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Santander
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Santander right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Glasgow to Santander Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Camino de Santiago en Santander, Plaza de la Constitución and Playa Primera de El Sardinero are essential stops on your Santander itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Logroño is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Santander. Around 153 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Camino de Santiago Park, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Spain, head for Irun, about 161 kilometres east of Santander. Via verde del Bidasoa, Castillo de Gazteluzar and Artia Parkea are key highlights.
