Flights Santander → Barcelona
SDR → BCN
Route overview
The flight route connects Santander to Barcelona, operating with a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Barcelona, which opened in 1916, handles over 41 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Spain.
The Santander (SDR) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Santander the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Santander (SDR) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south-east for about 539 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Santander the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Barcelona it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating SDR-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about SDR-BCN
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.
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The Santander-Barcelona 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.
