Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Santander Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
I went to the airport with the knowledge of having to sleep outside. I was kinda well prepared, had a sleeping bag, warm clothes, straw beach mat, the only thing I did not anticipate was the dew – crazybob
SDR Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Seve Ballesteros–Santander Airport.
What to Expect
Santander Airport (code: SDR) has a small, modern terminal that handles domestic and low-cost routes. Amenities include an airside cafe, a landside eatery, a couple shops, and free WiFi.
Sleeping in Santander Airport
It seems that this airport closes nightly, so overnight stays may not be possible. Have a backup plan if you’re staying overnight. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open from 7:00AM to 11:00PM, daily.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Santander Airport:
- Hotel Nueva Plaza – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Hotel City Express Santander Parayas – No airport shuttle, but the hotel is accessible via public bus 12, which stops directly at the hotel. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Santander, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
At the time of this update, pay-per-use lounges were not available. If this information is not correct, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free unlimited WiFi is available at Santander Airport. Connect to the “AIRPORT FREE WIFI AENA” network.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs, operated by Santander and Euronet, are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Floor 0, Check-In Area • Floor 0, Arrivals Area.
Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available.
Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Location: Ground Floor, airside.
Drinking Water – Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free shopping is available (Airside. Hours: unknown) as well as a Come & Fly convenience store (Landside. Hours: Depending on flight schedules).
Food & Drinks – There are no 24 hour options available. You will find: La Galeria (Location: Airside, Ground Floor. Hours: 7:30AM – 11:30PM) and Coffee and Bakery (Landside, Hours: depends on flight schedules). Vending machines are also available on both floors.
Information Desk – If you have any questions, the airport has an information desk which can provide assistance! Location: Ground Floor, Landside.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Medical Services – There are two Automated External Defibrillators (AED), one in the main hall, landside, and one in the airside.
Mobile Charging – Mobile charging stations are available throughout the terminal.
Post Office – Drop off your last minute postcards to friends and family from airport’s mailbox. Location: Ground Floor, in the Main Hall, Landside.
Police Station – Available on the ground floor, landside and airside.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Work Stations – Stop by the airport’s work areas, equipped with desks and charging ports located landside and airside of the departures hall.
Bus
Bus service is available between SDR airport and Santander, with departures available every 30 minutes from 7:00AM – 11:00PM. Alsa offers scheduled service between the airport and major cities in northern Spain, such as Bilbao, Gijón, Oviedo and Laredo. Tickets are sold online or via automated ticket machines in the Arrivals hall.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available onsite: Avis/Budget • Enterprise • Europcar • Hertz • Ok Rental Car • Sixt. Location: Floor 0.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Metered taxis are available at the taxi rank located outside of the terminal. For fare information including per KM rates and average fares, visit the Santander Airport website.
Last updated: 2024-01-30
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