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Flights from Santander to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Santander to Abu Dhabi. 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
SDRAUHSOF

Santander to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey9h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sofia or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Santander to Abu Dhabi

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

1
SDR Sofia (SOF) AUH
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 38m
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SDR Madrid (MAD) AUH
Leg 1: Iberia, Air Nostrum · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~10h 58m
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SDR Barcelona (BCN) AUH
Leg 1: Vueling · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~10h 38m
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SDR Palma (PMI) AUH
Leg 1: Vueling · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~10h 45m
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SDR Malaga (AGP) AUH
Leg 1: Volotea · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 36m
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SDR Manchester (MAN) AUH
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 59m
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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
+3hAbu Dhabi vs Santander
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
SDR → AUH

Flights from Santander to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santander to Abu Dhabi?
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 Santander to Abu Dhabi?
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 Santander and Abu Dhabi?
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 Santander and Abu Dhabi?
Santander: Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Santander and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Santander.

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