Travelling from Santander Airport (SDR) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Santander Airport to Malaga Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Santander and Málaga are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SDR to AGP flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Santander Airport to Malaga Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Málaga — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering SDR to AGP flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santander Airport to Malaga Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SDR and AGP include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Malaga Airport (AGP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santander Airport to Malaga Airport flight is 21 €. A return plane ticket right now is 45 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SDR to AGP.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Santander Airport to Malaga Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Landing cheap flights from SDR to AGP is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Santander Airport to Malaga Airport.
Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
Santander Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80.42% of flights that take off from SDR arrive at their destination without delay.
Santander Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Santander. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Santander Airport to Malaga Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SDR:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
Reserve a hotel near AGP if you're catching a late Santander Airport to Malaga Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Malaga Airport rental car. Book your wheels from DelPaso, Goldcar or Record Go and experience more of Málaga and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Malaga Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
From Malaga Airport, Málaga is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
The quietest month for a flight from Santander Airport to Malaga Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Málaga based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Málaga is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Santander Airport to Malaga Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SDR to AGP in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Málaga, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel around 483 kilometres north to Salamanca to check off its must-visit sights. From Plaza Mayor to S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Spain, head for Ceuta, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Málaga. Playa de Calamocarro, Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante are the start of reasons to visit.