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

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VY1591
VY Vueling
32A
8:45 AM
CET
10:00 AM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1593
VY Vueling
32A
5:30 PM
CET
6:40 PM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1590
VY Vueling
32A
6:50 AM
CET T1
8:10 AM
CET
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB5524
IB Iberia
320
7:00 AM
CET T1
8:30 AM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1592
VY Vueling
32A
3:35 PM
CET T1
4:55 PM
CET
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Santander to Barcelona
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 335 mi 1h 10m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

SDR–BCN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 335 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDR–BCN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VY Vueling 9 32A 1h10-1h15
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – VY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VY (9 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, SDR to BCN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDR to BCN.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
892
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 Barcelona from Santander

Nearby airports with service to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Metric SDR→BCN BIO→BCN VIT→BCN
Distance from SDR 47 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 9 100 5
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 6m 0h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of SDR with service to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santander, it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona.
Distance & Flight Time
335 mi / 539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m.
Getting from BCN

Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.

Barcelona Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.

Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.

SDR–BCN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santander to Barcelona route.
Route details
Distance335 mi / 539 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 13 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: SDR
IATA / ICAOSDR / LEXJ
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
Destination: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDR to BCN flights.
Nonstop flights from Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m. The route covers 335 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Vueling.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from SDR to BCN. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RAK, ORY, EDI, MAD, CRL, DUB, STN, AGP, PMI, SVQ, OTP and TFN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BCN to SDR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BIO, VIT and EAS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SDR to BCN

Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SDR to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDR to BCN ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 335 miles (539 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via RAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bilbao (BIO), Alava (VIT) and Hondarribia (EAS).