Northern Spain's gateway, named for a golfing legend.
Opened
1940
Location
Santander, Spain
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (IATA: SDR, ICAO: LEXJ) serves Santander, the capital of Cantabria in northern Spain. The airport was renamed in 2011 in honor of Severiano Ballesteros, the celebrated Spanish golfer who was born in the nearby village of Pedrena and passed away that same year.
The airport handles scheduled and charter services connecting Santander to destinations across Spain and Europe, with Ryanair operating a significant number of routes. Its relatively modest size makes it an efficient facility for the region it serves.
Santander Airport is located approximately 5 kilometers from the city center, making it conveniently accessible for travelers visiting Cantabria's coastline, mountains, and cultural attractions.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Santander by bus services and taxis, with the city center reachable in approximately 15 minutes by road.
Airlines here
Ryanair is the dominant carrier at Santander Airport, offering routes to multiple European destinations, with additional services provided by other carriers seasonally.
Notable facts
- ›Renamed in 2011 in honor of Severiano Ballesteros, who was born near Santander.
- ›Located approximately 5 km from Santander city center.
- ›Serves as a gateway to Cantabria's Green Spain tourism region.
- ›Ryanair operates the majority of scheduled routes from the airport.
- ›The airport sits close to Santander Bay and the Cantabrian Sea.
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