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Flight deals from Santander to Bucharest

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Santander Airport to Bucharest? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $225. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bucharest.$135 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Santander on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $135, select.
Bucharest.$144 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Santander on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $144, select.
Bucharest.$148 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Santander on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.
Bucharest.$151 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Santander on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $151, select.
Bucharest.$151 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Santander on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $151, select.
Bucharest.$161 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Santander on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.
Bucharest.$171 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Santander on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $171, select.
Bucharest.$171 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Santander on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $171, select.
Bucharest.$179 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Santander on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $179, select.
Bucharest.$184 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Santander on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $184, select.
Bucharest.$203 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Santander on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $203, select.
Bucharest.$225 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Santander on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $225, select.
Bucharest.$264 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Santander on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.
Bucharest.$297 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Santander on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.
Bucharest.$304 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Fri, 19 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Santander on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.
Bucharest.$328 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Santander on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Santander.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santander to Bucharest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santander to Bucharest flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from $171
Jul
from $225
Aug
from $406
Sep
from $135
Oct
from $148
Nov
from $179
Dec
from $203
Jan
from $151
Feb
from $184
Mar
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Direct flights from Santander to Bucharest

Alternative Santander to Bucharest routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Santander to Bucharest? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Bucharest Otopeni

15km from central Bucharest
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Santander to Bucharest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$135
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineWizz Air Malta
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Santander to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.
The best price we found for a return flight from Santander to Bucharest is $135. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Santander to Bucharest.
Wizz Air Malta flies direct from Santander to Bucharest.
As of June 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from Santander to Bucharest.
The cheapest month to fly from Santander to Bucharest is usually September.
If you're flying from Santander Airport, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 14.8 km away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from $135.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santander Airport to Bucharest on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Wizz Air Malta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest.

Flying from Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport (SDR) to Bucharest: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport to Bucharest is 3 hours 50 minutes.

  • Bucharest is one hour ahead of Santander, where Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport is located. Bucharest runs on the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport (SDR) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the most popular route. When looking for your flight, you can select from two services each week between SDR and OTP.

  • For a relaxed start to your SDR to Bucharest flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Start your trip at SDR and fly nonstop to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport to Bucharest tickets.

  • Get on board with Wizz Air Malta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport to Bucharest.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from SDR to Bucharest. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

    • Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

    • Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)

  • Located around 5 kilometres from central Santander, SDR can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near SDR. Whether you have an early flight from Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport to Bucharest or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart SDR arrive at their destination as scheduled.

How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport (SDR) to Bucharest

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport to Bucharest flight is $53. The cheapest price for a return flight is $135. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from SDR to Bucharest, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport to Bucharest across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from SDR to Bucharest couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as a deal gets even better.

  • Save on your flight from Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport to Bucharest with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • The distance from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.

  • Look into staying at a hotel near OTP if you're coming in on a late flight from Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport to Bucharest. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • Reserving your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week before your flight from SDR to Bucharest can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Baneasa Airport (BBU)

  • Central Bucharest is around 8 kilometres from Baneasa Airport (BBU). Step off your flight from Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport to Bucharest and then keep an eye out for any airport signs that'll help you reach the city centre.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near BBU. Settle in and get cosy after your SDR to Bucharest flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from BBU two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Bucharest

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport to Bucharest. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Bucharest in January.

  • Lock in a Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport to Bucharest plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SDR to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).

More about Bucharest

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Bucharest right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport to Bucharest:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Caru' cu Bere and National Bank of Romania Museum are top sights which should be on any well-planned Bucharest itinerary.

Explore more of Romania

  • Bucharest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Romania waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north of Bucharest, a trip to Iasi will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.

  • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Romania, head for Cluj-Napoca, roughly 322 kilometres northwest of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration are key reasons to visit.

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