Flights Barcelona → Santander
BCN → SDR
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Santander?
The flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Santander (SDR) takes about 1h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between Barcelona and Santander, using a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The origin airport in Barcelona has been operational since 1916, while the destination airport in Santander opened in 1953 and currently handles approximately 1.1 million passengers annually.
The Barcelona (BCN) → Santander (SDR) route is operated by Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Santander the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Santander: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Santander (SDR) heads north-west for about 539 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Santander it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 80% | 36 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BCN-SDR
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BCN-SDR
The flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Santander (SDR) takes about 1h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Santander, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Barcelona-Santander route is about 539 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
