Flying from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Santander Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Santander and Barcelona are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from four weekly Santander Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight available. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 22:30.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SDR to BCN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Vueling offers direct flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Vueling has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 89.39% of services arriving as scheduled, Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating SDR to BCN flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santander Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SDR and BCN include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
RM81 is the best price for a one-way Santander Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM158. These prices may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from SDR to BCN, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from SDR to BCN is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
Santander Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80.42% of flights that take off from SDR reach their destination on time.
Central Santander to Santander Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SDR? If you've booked an early flight from Santander Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider booking a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late Santander Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Santander Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SDR to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are highlights.