Flying from Santander Airport (SDR) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Santander.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SDR to OPO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santander Airport to Porto Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SDR and OPO include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Porto Airport (OPO)
At the moment, $97 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santander Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $227. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SDR to OPO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Santander Airport to Porto Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SDR to OPO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Santander Airport to Porto Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
83% of flights leaving Santander Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SDR.
Santander Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Santander. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SDR? If you've booked an early flight from Santander Airport to Porto Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Consider booking a hotel near OPO if you have a late Santander Airport to Porto Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Porto Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and see more of Porto and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Santander Airport to Porto Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Porto in March.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Santander Airport to Porto Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SDR to OPO around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.