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The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Flights from Santander to London depart on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest flight covers the 581 miles (936 km) distance in 1h 50m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 581 miles (936 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Flights per day 19 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$449
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Flights per day
16
Distance
936 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Santander to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to London will cost around $449 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 16 flights that leave Santander for London onSun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 936 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 8 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 2613
VY1597 · VY7820
VY1597 · VY6026
VY1597 · VY7826
VY1597 · VY7824
FR 2613
VY1597 · VY7826
IB5353 · IB5608
IB1060 · IB717
IB5353 · IB5606Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santander to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a ferry costs an average of $65.
Distance: 581 miles (936 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$124 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $175 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 31m Average total duration 22h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 30m Average total duration 28h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 15h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to London:
A flight is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to London costing on average $142 (€116).
A flight is $51 (€42) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Santander to London costing on average $175 (€143).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 1m.
Ferry takes on average 28h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Santander to London flights for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB1060 · IB723 | 9:20 AM Santander Airport | 9h55 | 6:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1060 · IB721 | 9:20 AM Santander Airport | 8h55 | 5:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1060 · IB717 | 9:20 AM Santander Airport | 6h35 | 2:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1597 · VY7820 | 10:35 AM Santander Airport | 10h05 | 7:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1597 · VY7828 | 10:35 AM Santander Airport | 11h25 | 9:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5353 · IB5606 | 10:35 AM Santander Airport | 8h05 | 5:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5353 · IB5602 | 10:35 AM Santander Airport | 10h05 | 7:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1597 · VY7826 | 10:35 AM Santander Airport | 4h40 | 2:15 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5353 · IB5610 | 10:35 AM Santander Airport | 11h25 | 9:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1597 · VY6652 | 10:35 AM Santander Airport | 10h30 | 8:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5353 · IB5608 | 10:35 AM Santander Airport | 4h40 | 2:15 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1597 · VY6026 | 10:35 AM Santander Airport | 13h05 | 10:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5353 · IB5895 | 10:35 AM Santander Airport | 13h05 | 10:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1597 · VY7824 | 10:35 AM Santander Airport | 8h05 | 5:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5353 · IB5170 | 10:35 AM Santander Airport | 10h30 | 8:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2613 | 3:05 PM Santander Airport | 1h50 | 3:55 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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