Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Santander's timezone is UTC+1, making Santander one hour behind Athens.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to SDR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santander Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ATH and SDR:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Santander Airport (SDR)
Currently, ر.ق. 295 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santander Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 681. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to SDR, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santander Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santander Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights leaving from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santander Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santander Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SDR instead:
Pick up a Santander Airport rental car and explore Santander and beyond with your own set of wheels. Click and Rent, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Santander Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Santander. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santander Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Santander in April.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santander Airport for August if you want to visit Santander during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 24ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to SDR in February. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Santander. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Santander, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
