Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Santander's timezone is UTC+1, making Santander one hour ahead of Faro.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your FAO to SDR flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Santander Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FAO and SDR include:
Menara Airport
Malaga Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Santander Airport (SDR)
R 1,653 is currently the best price for a one-way Faro Airport to Santander Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,815. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from FAO to SDR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Faro Airport to Santander Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from FAO to SDR is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Faro Airport to Santander Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights leaving from Faro Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Faro Airport from central Faro, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near FAO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Faro Airport to Santander Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
Book a hotel near SDR if you're catching a late Faro Airport to Santander Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Santander Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Click and Rent, Goldcar or OK Mobility and see more of Santander and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Santander Airport about three weeks in advance 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 drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Faro Airport to Santander Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Santander in April.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to Santander Airport for August if you'd like to visit 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 FAO to SDR in February. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Santander has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Santander, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If there's time to check out another corner of Spain, head for 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.
