Travelling from Granada Airport (GRX) to Santander Airport (SDR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Granada Airport to Santander Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Santander's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Granada.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GRX to SDR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Iberia offers direct flights from Granada Airport to Santander Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Santander — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
Iberia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Granada Airport to Santander Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between GRX and SDR:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Granada Airport (GRX) to Santander Airport (SDR)
£40 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Granada Airport to Santander Airport flight. Return flights start at £88. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GRX to SDR.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Granada Airport to Santander Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every 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 notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GRX to SDR.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Granada Airport to Santander Airport.
Handy information about Granada Airport (GRX)
86.9% of flights leaving Granada Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from GRX.
To reach Granada Airport from central Granada, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near GRX? If you've booked an early flight from Granada Airport to Santander Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santander Airport (SDR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Granada Airport to Santander Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SDR instead:
Pick up a Santander Airport rental car and discover Santander and beyond with your own set of wheels. Click and Rent, Goldcar and OK Mobility are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Santander Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport to central Santander has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Santander Airport (SDR)
The quietest month for a flight from Granada Airport to Santander Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Santander based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Granada 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).
February has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GRX to SDR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Santander has its own special appeal, 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 go. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 200 miles south-west of Santander. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
