Flying from Tenerife to Santander Airport (SDR): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Tenerife's main airports, Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Check out your options for booking a flight from Tenerife to Santander Airport (SDR) departing from either of these.
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Tenerife to Santander Airport flight.
Santander Airport is located in Santander. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Tenerife.
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to Santander Airport (SDR) is the most popular route, with 2 direct services each week. You can get from TFN to SDR on Binter Canarias's 8:15am flight.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Tenerife to SDR. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Tenerife to Santander Airport (SDR) depart from this terminal.
When departing from TFN, you can catch a direct flight from Tenerife to Santander Airport with Binter Canarias.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Binter Canarias between TFN and SDR.
Binter Canarias is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Tenerife to TFN takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Tenerife to Santander Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Tenerife North Airport:
Of the departures from Tenerife North Airport, 75.81% land on schedule at their destination.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
TFS is about 64 kilometres from central Tenerife. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Tenerife South Airport the day before your Tenerife to SDR flight:
64.91% of flights leaving Tenerife South Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Santander Airport (SDR)
Have a late flight from Tenerife to Santander Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near SDR and hit the lights earlier:
Pick up a Santander Airport rental car and discover Santander and beyond with your own set of wheels. Click and Rent, Goldcar and OK Mobility are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Tenerife to Santander Airport flight.
Getting from Santander Airport (SDR) to central Santander
Santander Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Santander. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Santander Airport (SDR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Santander Airport is 44 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 94 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Tenerife to SDR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Santander Airport (SDR)
April is the quietest month for flights from Tenerife to Santander Airport (SDR), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Santander based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Tenerife to SDR plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Santander, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tenerife to Santander Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Santander
Start your Santander trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Santander Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Camino de Santiago en Santander, Plaza de la Constitución and Playa Primera de El Sardinero are top sights which should be on every Santander itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Santander is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 153 kilometres south-east of Santander, a trip to Logroño will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Camino de Santiago Park, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.
Irun is another standout destination in Spain and is around 161 kilometres east of Santander. No trip is complete without dropping by Via verde del Bidasoa, Castillo de Gazteluzar and Artia Parkea.