Flights Valencia → Santander
VLC → SDR
Route overview
The flight route operates between Valencia and Santander, using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The origin airport in Valencia has been open since 1933, while the destination airport in Santander opened in 1953 and currently serves over one million passengers annually.
The Valencia (VLC) → Santander (SDR) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 4.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Santander the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Valencia the average ATFM delay is 5.9 minutes.
Heading to Santander: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Valencia (VLC) to Santander (SDR) heads north-west for about 519 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 4m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Valencia the average ATFM delay is 5.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Santander it is 0.0 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 VLC-SDR
Frequently asked questions about VLC-SDR
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 Valencia-Santander 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.
