Travelling from Santander Airport (SDR) to Rome: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Santander Airport to Rome.
Santander (the location of Santander Airport) and Rome share the same timezone — UTC+1.
Santander Airport (SDR) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route, with four weekly departures to choose from. You can travel from SDR to FCO at 08:50 with Ryanair.
For a relaxed start to your SDR to Rome flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Santander Airport to Rome tickets are available for booking. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is where you'll step off the plane.
Ryanair is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Santander Airport to Rome.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from SDR to Rome. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
SDR is about 5 kilometres from central Santander. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near SDR? If you've booked an early flight from Santander Airport to Rome, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Santander Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.42% of flights that depart SDR reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Rome
18 € is currently the best price for a one-way Santander Airport to Rome flight. A return plane ticket starts from 36 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Lock in cheap flights from SDR to Rome by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Santander Airport to Rome tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from SDR to Rome.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santander Airport to Rome.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes about 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near FCO if you're coming in on a late flight from Santander Airport to Rome. Select one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from SDR to Rome can help you get the best possible rate.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. Following your flight from Santander Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near CIA. Unwind and get cosy after your SDR to Rome flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the rates and availability from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from CIA one week in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Santander Airport to Rome. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are usually higher and major attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Rome in the low season for a more relaxed vibe.
Before booking a Santander Airport to Rome plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SDR to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Rome
Once you've booked your flight from Santander Airport to Rome, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rome:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Trevi Fountain, Colosseum and Roman Forum are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. About 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a visit to Milan will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without dropping by National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.