Travelling from Rome to Santander Airport (SDR): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Rome to Santander Airport (SDR). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Rome to Santander Airport flight is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Santander Airport is located in Santander. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Santander Airport (SDR) is the busiest route, with 4 direct services every week. You can get from FCO to SDR on Ryanair's 5:45am departure.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Rome to SDR. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Santander Airport (SDR) operate out of this terminal.
Ryanair is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Rome to Santander Airport leaving from FCO.
Ryanair is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from FCO to SDR.
Ryanair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 95.65% of services arriving as scheduled.
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kms (20 miles) in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Santander Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
70.57% of flights taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Break up your flight from Rome to Santander Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and SDR are:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 18 kms (11 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to SDR flight:
73.18% of flights taking off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Santander Airport (SDR)
Have a late flight from Rome to Santander Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near SDR and turn out the lights sooner:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santander Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Click and Rent, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Santander and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Rome to Santander Airport flight.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport is around 3 miles from central Santander. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Santander Airport (SDR)
At the moment, £17 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Santander Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £34. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rome to SDR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Santander Airport (SDR)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Santander. August is when most people book flights from Rome to Santander Airport (SDR), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Rome to SDR plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Santander, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Santander Airport in February when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Santander
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Santander right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rome to Santander Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Camino de Santiago en Santander, Plaza de la Constitución and Playa Primera de El Sardinero are attractions you won't want to skip in Santander.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Santander, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel about 153 kms (95 miles) south-east to Logroño to check off its top attractions. From Camino de Santiago Park to Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Irun is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 161 kms (100 miles) east of Santander. No journey is complete without dropping by Via verde del Bidasoa, Castillo de Gazteluzar and Artia Parkea.