Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Santander Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Santander is one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LPA to SDR start from 08:15 — the earliest with Binter Canarias. The last service of the day is at 15:40 with Binter Canarias. In total, you can choose from three weekly Gran Canaria Airport to Santander Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LPA to SDR flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like March, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Binter Canarias has direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Santander Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Santander — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Binter Canarias.
Binter Canarias is the most punctual carrier offering LPA to SDR flights, with 75.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Santander Airport. These are the top stopovers between LPA and SDR:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Santander Airport (SDR)
ر.ق. 154 is the lowest price for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Santander Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 402. These fares can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from LPA to SDR, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Santander Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LPA to SDR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gran Canaria 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 Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Of all flights departing from Gran Canaria Airport, 68.09% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Gran Canaria Airport from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LPA? If you've booked an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Santander Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
Book a hotel near SDR if you're on a late Gran Canaria Airport to Santander Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Santander Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Click and Rent, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Santander and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Santander Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Santander. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Santander Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Santander. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Santander Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santander, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 24ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LPA to SDR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santander. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Santander, Salamanca is another essential 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.
