Bus and taxi stops are located right outside the arrivals lobby on Level 0. The airport is directly connected with downtown Santander and various destinations across northern Spain.
Buses
Bus transport services comprise a direct suburban route into Santander and long-distance regional connections.
Santander - Airport Route (Line S4)
The operator Transportes de Cantabria (official site) runs line S4, connecting the airport terminal directly to Santander Bus Station (Plaza de las Estaciones).
Travel Time: Approximately 15 minutes.
Frequency: Departures typically every 30 to 40 minutes between 7:20 am and 10:30 pm.
Long Distance (ALSA)
ALSA (official website) links the airport with prominent cities in northern Spain, including Bilbao, Gijón, Oviedo, Laredo, San Sebastián, and Zaragoza. Advance booking through their website or app is mandatory, as coaches only pull into the airport stop if there are passengers with pre-purchased tickets.
Ticket Purchase: Self-service ticket machine in the arrivals lobby, ALSA website, or mobile app.
Taxis
The official taxi rank is situated right outside the arrivals lobby exit. The drive into central Santander takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Taxis operate with regulated meters under official Tariff 5: daytime flag drop of €1.64 and night/holiday flag drop of €1.98, with a rate of €0.74 to €0.85 per kilometre and an airport surcharge of €8.16. An average fare to central Santander ranges between €20 and €25.
Radio-Taxi Santander: +34 942 333 333
Tele Taxi: +34 942 369 191
Rates updated as of November 11, 2026.
Data verified with official sources: transportedecantabria.es, alsa.es, pidetaxi.es. Check the details with the airport or the company before you travel.