Flying from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Santander and Zurich are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Your SDR to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santander Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SDR and ZRH:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santander Airport to Zurich Airport flight is R 1,260. A return fare is currently R 2,624. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from SDR to ZRH, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Santander Airport to Zurich Airport.
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Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
Santander Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SDR touch down on schedule 80.42% of the time.
Santander Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Santander. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Santander Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SDR:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santander Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Santander Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Santander Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SDR to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to explore more of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its must-visit sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.