Traveling from Santander Airport (SDR) to London: what you need to know
Santander Airport is located in Santander. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 1 hour behind Santander.
The most popular route is from Santander Airport (SDR) to Stansted Airport (STN). Take your pick of 4 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from SDR to STN is the 09:30 Ryanair option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 21:00 with Ryanair.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from SDR to London.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can reserve a direct flight from Santander Airport to London. Start your trip at SDR and arrive at Stansted Airport (STN).
Get on board with Ryanair. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Santander Airport to London.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from SDR to London with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you have a passport from Spain and are traveling to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your length of stay and can be subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Santander Airport to London.
SDR is about 6 kilometers from central Santander. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 9 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Santander Airport to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SDR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to London
$25 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santander Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $45. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from SDR to London, book your trip 8 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Santander Airport to London is April. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometers from the center of London. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 1 minute to get there by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to LHR if you have a late flight from Santander Airport to London. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central London is located around 80 kilometers from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Once your flight from Santander Airport to London has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Traveling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from SDR to London:
Best time to go to London
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Santander Airport to London. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Santander Airport to London in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from SDR to London in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Santander Airport to London, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
Complete your London trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in London and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one go to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Santander Airport to London.