Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Santander's timezone is UTC+1, making Santander one hour ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LHR to SDR flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Santander Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LHR and SDR:
Dublin Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santander Airport (SDR)
Currently, ر.ق. 285 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Santander Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 600. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to SDR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santander Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LHR to SDR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santander Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santander Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
Reserve a hotel close to SDR if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Santander Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Santander Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
From Santander Airport, Santander is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santander Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Santander based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santander Airport for August if you'd like to explore Santander during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 24ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHR to SDR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Santander is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Santander, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Santander. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are among the biggest draws.
