Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
The timezone in Santander is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Manchester.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to SDR 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.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Getting to Santander (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MAN and SDR include:
Dublin Airport
Beauvais-Tille Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Santander Airport (SDR)
ج.م. 1,005 is the lowest price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Santander Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 1,878. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAN to SDR.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from MAN to SDR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights that depart Manchester Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
Consider booking a hotel close to SDR if you're catching a late Manchester Airport to Santander Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Santander Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Click and Rent, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Santander's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Santander Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
From Santander Airport, Santander is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Santander based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Manchester Airport to Santander Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santander, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to SDR in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Santander. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Santander. No trip is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
