Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Santander Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Santander is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Dublin.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DUB to SDR flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Santander (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Dublin Airport to Santander Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Among carriers operating DUB to SDR flights, Ryanair is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Santander Airport. These are the top stopovers between DUB and SDR:
Manchester Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Santander Airport (SDR)
At the moment, £25 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Santander Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £50. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DUB to SDR.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Santander Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DUB to SDR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dublin Airport to Santander Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of all flights departing from Dublin Airport, 72.87% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near DUB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Santander Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
If you're landing on a late Dublin Airport to Santander Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near SDR:
Hit the road running by picking up a Santander Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Click and Rent, Goldcar or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santander and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Santander Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport is roughly 4 miles from the centre of Santander. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Santander Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Santander based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Dublin Airport to Santander Airport for August if you want to go to Santander during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB 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 parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 200 miles south-east of Santander, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Spain, head for Salamanca, about 200 miles south-west of Santander. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are among the biggest draws.