Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Santander Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Santander is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Bucharest.
To ensure you get on your OTP to SDR flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Wizz Air Malta offers direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Santander Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Santander — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Wizz Air Malta tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Santander Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OTP and SDR:
Madrid Airport
Vienna Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Santander Airport (SDR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Santander Airport flight is RM149. A return fare right now is RM307. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OTP to SDR if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Santander Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from OTP to SDR.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Santander Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near OTP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Santander Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
If you're coming in on a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Santander Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SDR:
Grab 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 you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Santander Airport about three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Santander Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Santander. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Santander Airport for August if you want to explore Santander during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OTP to SDR in February. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Santander, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey about 322 kilometres south-east to Zaragoza to check off its top sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Santander. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are the start of reasons to visit.