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Among airlines operating Manchester to Santander flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Manchester and Santander. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Ryanair

Flights from Manchester to Santander usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Santander (SDR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a checked bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Manchester to Santander.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £52 return, compared with £105 via a stopover through Charleroi Brussels (CRL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £27–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Manchester to Santander most commonly connect through:

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Charleroi Brussels (CRL) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 10% of one-stop connections

Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 69% on the Manchester to Santander route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £46 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £143, a difference of £98. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manchester to Santander:

• Earliest: departs at 07:40 and lands at 09:45
• Latest: departs at 17:10 and lands at 19:15.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 29% below the route average of £79. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Manchester to Santander takes 2h 05m, covering 689 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Manchester to Santander are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £29, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 51m, compared to 6h 40m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 7h 43m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Santander is 1 hour ahead of Manchester (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Santander Airport (SDR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CLICK RENT
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Return flights from Manchester to Santander range from £39 to £118, with an average of £79 over the past 12 months. Anything below £39 counts as a good deal.