Cheap flights from Santander to Madrid

Madrid's summer days are long and its winter days short, so check daylight for your arrival and departure times. November shows the lowest fares on this route, and prices also move around school holidays and Christmas. The price calendar covers the whole year, so you can compare seasons directly. Book early for weekend travel and for dates near those peaks, and look at midweek departures if your plans are flexible.

The airlines shown for this route are Iberia, Volotea, Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air Malta, Air Nostrum, APG Airlines and Binter Canarias. Some tickets include a checked bag and seat selection, while others price the seat first and add bags, seats and priority boarding later. Direct flights are available, so check whether your chosen fare is nonstop or connects through another airport, and compare what each carrier includes before you pay.

Getting into town starts at Barajas, northeast of Madrid's centre, with metro, commuter rail, airport buses and taxis all linking the airport to the city. The transfer can feel quick off-peak and slower in traffic, so allow extra time if you have a meeting or a train connection. Check which terminal your flight uses and confirm late-night transport before you book if you land after the main services thin out.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

112, 061, 091

Driving side

right

Calling code

+34

Internet domain

.es

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Madrid

3.5 M (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Madrid)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check that your ticket names Santander airport for departure and Barajas for arrival, because city searches can mix airports.
• Check cabin bag size and whether checked luggage is included before you pay on low-cost fares.
• Carry the identity document or passport your airline and route require, even for a domestic Spanish flight.
• Check whether your November fare is direct or connecting, and whether the return date crosses a holiday period.