Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport, named after the golf champion born in Cantabria, lies on the bay a few kilometres from the centre. It is a small, convenient airport, with domestic flights and some European links, and the gateway to Cantabria, its prehistoric caves, the Picos de Europa and villages such as Santillana del Mar.
Arrivals, departures and aircraft in flight
Below you will find today's arrivals and departures board, updated continuously, and a map of the aircraft flying right now within 110 km of the airport, with altitude, speed and distance. Times are Spanish local time, the same as Central European Time.
Updated continuously. Always check with your airline.
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In red, aircraft below 2,400 m, that is taking off or landing. Open ADS-B data from adsb.lol (ODbL licence).
Getting to town
- Bus: links the terminal with Santander bus station in about 15 minutes.
- Taxis outside arrivals.
- Hire car: useful for the coast and the Picos de Europa.
Practical tips
- Documents: EU citizens only need a valid identity card or passport.
- Aena: almost all Spanish airports are run by Aena; its website offers car parks to book online at lower prices.
- Canary Islands: the islands are outside the EU VAT area, so customs allowances apply to some purchases on the way back.
- Taxis: in cities, fares from the airport are often fixed or include an airport supplement; ask before getting in.
To explore the destination see our guide to Santander. See also all Spanish airports and getting to and around Spain.