Barcelona to Santander (BCN–SDR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
IB5524
IB Iberia
320
7:00 AM
CEST T1
8:30 AM
CEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3521
QR Qatar
32A
7:00 AM
CEST T1
8:30 AM
CEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3703cs
QR Qatar
320
7:30 AM
CEST T1
9:00 AM
CEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1590+1
VY Vueling
320
7:50 AM
CEST T1
9:20 AM
CEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3685
QR Qatar
320
7:50 AM
CEST T1
9:20 AM
CEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3622cs
QR Qatar
32A
12:30 PM
CEST T1
1:55 PM
CEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3557
QR Qatar
32A
2:15 PM
CEST T1
3:40 PM
CEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LL5105cs
LL Level
320
3:25 PM
CEST T1
4:50 PM
CEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3545
QR Qatar
320
3:40 PM
CEST T1
5:05 PM
CEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3590cs
QR Qatar
32A
3:40 PM
CEST T1
5:05 PM
CEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1596+3
VY Vueling
320
4:40 PM
CEST T1
6:05 PM
CEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3669
QR Qatar
320
9:35 AM
CEST
10:50 AM
CEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3690
QR Qatar
320
9:55 AM
CEST
11:10 AM
CEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3646
QR Qatar
32A
10:20 AM
CEST
11:35 AM
CEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1591+3
VY Vueling
32A
10:20 AM
CEST
11:35 AM
CEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3762cs
QR Qatar
32A
2:30 PM
CEST
3:50 PM
CEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1597+3
VY Vueling
320
4:15 PM
CEST
5:30 PM
CEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3650+1
QR Qatar
32A
4:15 PM
CEST
5:30 PM
CEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LL5106cs
LL Level
320
5:25 PM
CEST
6:40 PM
CEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3702cs
QR Qatar
32A
5:40 PM
CEST
6:55 PM
CEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Barcelona to Santander
1 carrier, 38 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 335 mi 1h 25m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

BCN–SDR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 335 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BCN–SDR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VY Vueling Also: IB, LL, QR 12 320 1h25-1h30 IB, LL, QR
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – IB, LL, QR, VY
32A Airbus A320 – QR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VY (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BCN to SDR direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BCN to SDR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,465
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Santander from Barcelona

Nearby airports with service to Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport.
Metric BCN→SDR PMI→SDR
Distance from BCN 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 38 10
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of BCN with service to Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santander is 0 hours the same as Barcelona.
BCN: CEST · SDR: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 6:00 PM in Santander.
Distance & Flight Time
335 mi / 539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m.
Getting to BCN

Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.

RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.

BCN–SDR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Barcelona to Santander route.
Route details
Distance335 mi / 539 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights38 out / 30 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: SDR
IATA / ICAOSDR / LEXJ
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Elevation16 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BCN to SDR flights.
Nonstop flights from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 335 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Vueling. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from BCN to SDR. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGP, BHX, MAD, MAN, PMI, RAK, CRL, ALC, SOF, STN, OTP, DUB, ORY, GRX, SVQ, VLC, TFN, LPA and TIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDR to BCN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BCN to SDR

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BCN to SDR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BCN to SDR ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 335 miles (539 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AGP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI).