Flying from Santander Airport (SDR) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Santander Airport to Birmingham International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Santander.
Flights from SDR to BHX start at 09:20 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 16:35 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Santander Airport to Birmingham International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SDR to BHX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Birmingham (and maybe even some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Santander Airport to Birmingham International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santander Airport to Birmingham International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SDR and BHX:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Dublin Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
R 305 is the lowest price for a one-way Santander Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 668. These fares may change based on demand.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SDR to BHX.
The cheapest month for flights from Santander Airport to Birmingham International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
Santander Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.42% of flights that take off from SDR arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Santander Airport from central Santander, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near SDR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Santander Airport to Birmingham International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're arriving on a late Santander Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BHX:
Grab a Birmingham International Airport rental car and explore Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Birmingham International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The quietest month for a flight from Santander Airport to Birmingham International Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Birmingham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Santander Airport to Birmingham International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Birmingham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SDR to BHX in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you're eager to discover another corner of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.
