Travelling from Santander Airport (SDR) to Valencia Airport (VLC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Santander Airport to Valencia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Santander and Valencia are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from SDR to VLC start from 07:55 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 16:35 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Santander Airport to Valencia Airport flights.
Your SDR to VLC flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Santander Airport to Valencia Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Valencia — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With an impressive 87.5% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair has the best on-time record for SDR to VLC flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santander Airport to Valencia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SDR and VLC include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Ibiza Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Valencia Airport (VLC)
$27 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Santander Airport to Valencia Airport flight. A return flight starts at $53. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SDR to VLC.
The cheapest month for flights from Santander Airport to Valencia Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SDR to VLC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Santander Airport to Valencia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
Santander Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.42% of flights that take off from SDR reach their destination on time.
To get to Santander Airport from central Santander, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Santander Airport to Valencia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SDR:
Arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC)
If you're getting in on a late Santander Airport to Valencia Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near VLC:
Travel at your own pace with a Valencia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Click and Rent and chase adventure across Valencia and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Valencia Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
Valencia Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Valencia. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Valencia Airport (VLC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Santander Airport to Valencia Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Valencia in January.
Lock in your flight from Santander Airport to Valencia Airport for July if you'd like to explore Valencia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SDR to VLC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Valencia, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres west of Valencia. No trip is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.