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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Spain

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Santander

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Santander. The easiest way is one stop via Sofia or Madrid, about 9h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 38m
AUHSDRSOF

Abu Dhabi to Santander at a glance

Fastest journey9h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sofia or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Santander

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AUH Sofia (SOF) SDR
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 38m
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2
AUH Madrid (MAD) SDR
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Iberia, Air Nostrum
Self-transfer likely ~10h 58m
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3
AUH Barcelona (BCN) SDR
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Vueling
Self-transfer likely ~10h 38m
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AUH Palma (PMI) SDR
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Vueling
Self-transfer likely ~10h 45m
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AUH Manchester (MAN) SDR
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~11h 59m
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AUH Malaga (AGP) SDR
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Volotea
Self-transfer likely ~11h 36m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,640 km3,502 miles
Journey time
9h 38mestimate
Time difference
-3hSantander vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Santander
EUR
Airports
AUH → SDR

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Santander: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Santander?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sofia, Madrid and Barcelona. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Santander?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,640 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Santander?
The best connecting points are Sofia (SOF), Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN) and Palma (PMI). Wizz Air flies both legs via Sofia, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Santander?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Santander: Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Santander?
Santander is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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