Flights Santander → Valencia
SDR → VLC
Route overview
The flight route operates from Santander Airport, which opened in 1953, to Valencia Airport, established in 1933. Valencia Airport serves over 8.1 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel in Spain. The journey is conducted using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
The Santander (SDR) → Valencia (VLC) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 4.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Valencia the average ATFM delay is 5.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Santander the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Valencia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Santander (SDR) to Valencia (VLC) heads south-east for about 519 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 4m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Santander the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Valencia it is 5.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating SDR-VLC
Frequently asked questions about SDR-VLC
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 1 airline: Ryanair.
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The Santander-Valencia route is about 519 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.
