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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Santander:

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 8:45 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 9:00 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Santander:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Santander takes 1h 10m, covering 204 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Santander range from $68 to $157, with an average of $101 over the past 12 months. Anything below $68 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 194% above the $101 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $101 round-trip, compared to $120 via a layover through Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

Iberia is the only airline operating Madrid to Santander flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Santander flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Santander are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $75, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Santander Airport (SDR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CLICK RENT
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo

Flights from Madrid to Santander usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Santander (SDR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Santander route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

Most connecting flights from Madrid to Santander pass through Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Madrid to Santander. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $95 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $153, a difference of $58.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Santander. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Volotea

Among airlines operating Madrid to Santander flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volotea: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.