Flying from Santander Airport (SDR) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Santander (the location of Santander Airport) and Frankfurt share the same timezone — UTC+1.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your SDR to Frankfurt flight.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flight tickets from SDR to Frankfurt, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central Santander to SDR takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Santander Airport to Frankfurt? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SDR:
Santander Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.42% of flights that take off from SDR reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Frankfurt
ج.م. 2,835 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Santander Airport to Frankfurt flight. A return flight ticket starts at ج.م. 4,743. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from SDR to Frankfurt, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Santander Airport to Frankfurt is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to access the best prices across each month and snap up a sweet deal.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Santander Airport to Frankfurt by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Santander Airport to Frankfurt. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from SDR to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. Once you've disembarked your flight from Santander Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours 40 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your SDR to Frankfurt flight:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN will help you save.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Travel to Frankfurt during the high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Santander Airport to Frankfurt in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
When booking your Santander Airport to Frankfurt flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from SDR to Frankfurt around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Santander Airport to Frankfurt, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you want to check out another corner of Germany, consider Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.
