Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Madrid and Santander share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from MAD to SDR start at 07:40 — the earliest with Iberia. The last service of the day is at 19:55 with Iberia. In total, you can choose from 330 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD 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.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Iberia has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Santander — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
Iberia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 87.79% of services arriving on schedule, Iberia has the best on-time record for MAD to SDR flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and SDR:
Vigo Airport
Ibiza Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport flight is ر.ق. 152. A return plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 247. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from MAD to SDR, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAD to SDR.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on time at their destination.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SDR instead:
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 and explore beyond Santander's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Santander Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Santander based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santander Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santander, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 24ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to SDR in February. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Santander. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 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 its highlights.
