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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 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.
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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.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM daily.
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.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Santander Airport:
- Hotel Nueva Plaza – No airport shuttle.
- Hotel City Express Santander Parayas – No airport shuttle, but the hotel is accessible via public bus 12, which stops directly at the hotel.
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.
Drinking Water
A drinking water fountain is located near the toilets just after security. (Jey, October 2025)
Food & Drinks
There are no 24-hour food options.
- La Galeria – Airside, Ground Floor. Hours: 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM
- Coffee and Bakery – Landside. Hours vary according to flight schedules
- Vending machines are available on both floors
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
Mobile charging points are available throughout the terminal.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free unlimited WiFi is available. Connect to the “AIRPORT FREE WIFI AENA” network.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs operated by Santander and Euronet are available on Floor 0 in the check-in and arrivals areas. Fees may apply.
- Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available.
- Children’s Play Area – Located airside on the ground floor.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shop (airside) and a Come & Fly convenience store (landside). Hours vary.
- Information Desk – Located on the ground floor, landside.
- Medical Services – Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are available in the main hall (landside) and airside.
- Police Station – Located on the ground floor, landside and airside.
- Post Office – Mailbox available in the main hall, landside.
- Work Stations – Work areas with desks and charging ports are available landside and airside in the departures area.
Bus
Bus service is available between SDR airport and Santander, with departures available every 30 minutes from 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM. 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 Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Metered taxis are available at the taxi rank located outside the terminal. For fare information, including per KM rates and average fares, visit the Santander Airport website.
Last updated: 2026-03-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.