Flying from Santander Airport (SDR) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Porto one hour behind Santander.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SDR to OPO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santander Airport to Porto Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SDR and OPO include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Seville Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Currently, $115 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santander Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $234. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SDR to OPO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Santander Airport to Porto Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SDR to OPO.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Santander Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
80.42% of flights leaving Santander Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from SDR.
To reach Santander Airport from central Santander, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Santander Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SDR:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santander Airport to Porto Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OPO instead:
Pick up a Porto Airport rental car and discover Porto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Porto Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport to central Porto has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Santander Airport to Porto Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Porto. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Santander Airport to Porto Airport for August if you want to visit Porto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SDR to OPO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.