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Ryanair Flights to Santander - How to Get from Santander to Your Destination

Budget Flights to Spain: Ryanair's 'Bilbao' Airport

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Santander used to be described by Ryanair as a 'Bilbao' airport, but don't be fooled into thinking that the airline is dropping you right in Bilbao itself. Luckily, the airport is very close to Santander and ALSA runs a good service directly from Santander airport to Bilbao.

Who flies to Santander?

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Where is Santander?

Santander is on the north coast of Spain, 100km from Bilbao and 200km from San Sebastian.

Santander Airport Transfer

  • From Santander Airport to Santander There is a regular bus service from Santander airport to Santander, costing under 2€.
  • From Santander Airport to Bilbao A one-way ticket from Santander airport to Bilbao with ALSA costs under 6€ and takes just over an hour.
  • From Santander Airport to Other Destinations ALSA also runs direct buses to San Sebastian, Oviedo, Zaragoza, Gijon and Santiago de Compostela.

What to Do in Santander

Good beaches, an interesting cathedral and the puente del diablo rock formation.

See also: Hop-on-Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour of Santander for a good introductory tour of the city.

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