Santander Airport (Seve Ballesteros) serves Cantabria, a region on the Cantabrian coast known for beaches, green landscapes, and the nearby Santillana del Mar, and is a popular destination for low-cost flights to northern Spain.
Located about 5 km from Santander's city center, a city overlooking one of Spain's most beautiful Atlantic bays.
How to get to Santander Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SDR
Parking near Santander Airport
The parking, located a short distance from the terminal, offers generally accessible rates compared to major Spanish airports.
Availability is generally good even during peak summer periods.
Approximately 1-2 euros per hour, among the most affordable in northern Spain.
How to get to Santander from SDR
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Santander Airport
Major car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, and Europcar, have dedicated desks in the terminal, useful for exploring the Cantabrian coast and the green interior of the region.
Renting is particularly recommended for reaching Santillana del Mar and the Altamira caves.
Have your driver's license, passport, and credit card ready: the agency will almost certainly also ask for an International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Santander Airport
Near the airport
about 4 km from the terminal, 10 minutes by car or on bus line S4
Best for: travellers with a dawn flight or a short stopover who want the shortest route from the terminal
- A few minutes from the terminal, handy for tight flight times
- Direct access to the Marga gardens to reach the centre on foot
- Residential area, little evening life nearby
- El Sardinero beach is still about ten minutes away by bus
Recommended hotels
City centre, between Plaza Pombo and the station
about 7 km from the terminal, 15 minutes on bus line S4 or by taxi
Best for: for those who prefer the old town right on their doorstep, a few steps from the station and the port
- A few steps from the railway station and the port
- Pedestrian area with shops and bars open late
- Parking is hard to find in the streets of the centre
- El Sardinero beach is a 20-25 minute walk away
Recommended hotels
- Soho Boutique Palacio de Pombo In a nineteenth-century palace on the very central Plaza Pombo, with original frescoes and a marble staircase preserved in the renovation. View availability
- Hostal Cabo Mayor 50 metres from the railway station and a 5-minute walk from the port, with a bicycle rental service. View availability
Centro Botín and the seafront
about 7 km from the terminal, 15 minutes on bus line S4 or by taxi
Best for: those who want to stay near the seafront and the Centro Botín museum, a few minutes' walk from the centre
- 500 metres from the centre and a 15-minute walk from Centro Botín
- Adults-only hotel, quieter at night
- Few rooms: it's worth booking ahead
- Not right on the sea: the beach is still a walk away
Recommended hotels
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The airport has a single terminal of modest size, suitable for the tourist and low-cost traffic that characterizes it.
Internal transit times are brief.
Map of Santander Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does the city bus from Santander airport to the centre cost?
A few euros per ride, payable on board.
Q. How much does the city bus from Santander airport to the centre cost?
A few euros per ride, payable on board.
Q. Is it worth booking a low-cost flight to Santander in advance?
Yes, the lowest fares to this airport, popular with low-cost carriers, tend to sell out quickly during the summer months.
Q. Why is the airport called 'Seve Ballesteros'?
It's named after the famous Spanish golfer from Cantabria, one of the region's most beloved sporting figures.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
