On this page, you can book flights from Santander to Madrid. The distance between the cities is 339 km, with a frequency of up to 34 flights per week. Before you depart, you can find out how to get to Santander airport.
Carriers such as Iberia (IB), Vueling (VY), and British Airways (BA) operate on this route. Airfares vary depending on demand, so current offers and ways to get from Madrid airport to the city center are presented in the relevant sections.
The table shows direct flights Santander → Madrid on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 10 min. Regular flights are operated by Iberia, Vueling, Latam Airlines Group and British Airways. Departures from Santander Airport airports, arrivals at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Santander — Madrid by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 122 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 250 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Santander → Madrid, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 261 | medium | May | AED 251 | medium | Sep | AED 256 | medium |
| Feb | AED 200 | low | Jun | AED 279 | high | Oct | AED 205 | low |
| Mar | AED 224 | medium | Jul | AED 317 | high | Nov | AED 200 | low |
| Apr | AED 289 | high | Aug | AED 331 | high | Dec | AED 303 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in the Spanish capital is characterized by hot summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with an average high of 34°C, while January is the coldest and wettest, with temperatures dropping to 1.1°C.
The lowest airfares are typically recorded in September, starting AED 122. Prices peak in December, when tickets start AED 250, due to the seasonal increase in demand during the holiday period.
The best time to visit is September, which combines affordable rates with a comfortable 26.8°C. It is advisable to avoid August due to the intense heat, or December if saving on airfare is your top priority.
Several airlines operate flights on the Santander – Madrid route, including major carriers Iberia and Vueling. There are approximately 34 flights per week, offering flexibility in choosing your departure time. Most flights are direct, and a detailed schedule along with available route options is provided in the list below.
Flights Santander — Madrid depart from Santander Airport and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is approximately 339 km. A direct flight usually takes between 55 minutes and 1 hour 10 minutes, depending on the specific flight.
Regular flights are operated by airlines such as Iberia, Vueling, and British Airways. A full list of current carriers and their schedules is available on this page.
Yes, there are daily direct flights between Santander and Madrid, making air travel the fastest way to get between the cities.
Airfare prices change constantly depending on the season and demand. You can see the current minimum for the coming months in the low-price calendar above.
All flights from Santander arrive at the capital's main international airport — Madrid-Barajas (MAD).
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