Flying from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Santander Airport to Manchester Airport is 2 hours.
Manchester is one hour behind Santander and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Your SDR to MAN flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Manchester (and perhaps some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Santander Airport to Manchester Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Ryanair is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santander Airport to Manchester Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SDR and MAN:
Dublin Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
$17 is the lowest price for a one-way Santander Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Return flights start from $47. These prices may change based on demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SDR to MAN.
The cheapest month for flights from Santander Airport to Manchester Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
80.42% of flights leaving Santander Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SDR.
Central Santander to Santander Airport is approximately 4 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Santander Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SDR:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're coming in on a late Santander Airport to Manchester Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAN:
Explore without limits with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and chase adventure across Manchester and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Santander Airport to Manchester Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Manchester in January.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with temperatures ranging between 48ºF and 73ºF. Book your flights from Santander Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SDR to MAN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 30ºF and 45ºF on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Manchester has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. About 160 miles south-east of Manchester, a trip to London will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another favorite destination in United Kingdom and is around 70 miles south of Manchester. No trip is complete without seeing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.