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Flights from Madrid to Santander

Nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to Santander (SDR) take about 55m (327 km). Iberia, Volotea and Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum fly it. Lowest fare seen: $43 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Madrid to Santander

Carriers on MAD–SDR according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Iberianonstop fare seen✈ Voloteanonstop fare seen✈ Iberia Regional by Air Nostrumnonstop fare seen

Madrid to Santander fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $43 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$8428 Oct 2026 · Iberia$73 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$788 Nov 2026 · Volotea$74 · 1 stop16 Nov 2026 · Iberia
Jan 2027$4330 Jan 2027 · Iberia—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $43 in January 2027, against $73 for October 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Madrid to Santander, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Madrid to Santander flights

How long is the flight from Madrid to Santander?
A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Santander (SDR) takes about 55m, covering 327 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Madrid from Santander by air?
The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 327 km (203 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Santander?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAD–SDR route include Iberia, Volotea and Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Madrid to Santander cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAD–SDR was $43 USD with Iberia (nonstop), departing 30 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Santander?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $43 one-way, against $74 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Spain to Santander?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Santander visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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