Santander to London, Essex (SDR–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SDR–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Ryanair UK lead the route. The flight covers 614 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 7M8 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| RK Ryanair UK | 1 | 73H | 1h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London, Essex from Santander
| Metric | SDR→STN | BIQ→STN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SDR | – | 115 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
SDR: CEST · STN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Santander, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
Spanish passport holders enter the UK visa-free for up to 6 months as tourists or business visitors. Since Brexit, you must use a passport. Spanish national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No minimum validity period beyond that is required.
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SDR–STN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SDR to STN
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Ryanair UK. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SDR to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SDR to STN is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 614 miles (988 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Biarritz (BIQ).