Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santander Airport.
Rome and Santander share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are three Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santander Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 14:35 with Ryanair.
Leave plenty of time to make your FCO to SDR flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Santander (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santander Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates FCO to SDR flights. A dependable 95.65% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santander Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between FCO and SDR:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Santander Airport (SDR)
Currently, R 414 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santander Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 828. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FCO to SDR.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santander Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from FCO to SDR.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santander Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near FCO:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
Reserve a hotel close to SDR if you're catching a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santander Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Santander Airport rental car and explore Santander and beyond with your own wheels. Click and Rent, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Santander Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Santander. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santander Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Santander in April.
Lock in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santander Airport for August if you'd like to visit Santander during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to SDR in February. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Santander is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres south-east of Santander, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Santander, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.