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Airlines that fly from London to Santiago de Compostela
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1 GBP = 1.19 EUR
1 EUR = 0.84 GBP
Last checked on Mon 09/11
Distance: 714 mi
London airports
Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi
London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi
Santiago de Compostela airports
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Find cheap flights from London to Santiago de Compostela

The flight from London to Santiago de Compostela takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes, with Ryanair and Vueling both flying direct. Galicia's historic capital attracts thousands of travellers and pilgrims each year.

Over the last few days, the cheapest London to Santiago de Compostela flight found on Opodo was £17. Fares change with your dates, so comparing a few days around your trip can find you a lower price.

Connecting flights are also an option, usually routing through Madrid-Barajas Airport or Barcelona-El Prat Airport and taking about five hours depending on the layover.

Departing from London: airports and terminals

Vueling flies direct to Santiago de Compostela from Gatwick Airport, 25 miles south of central London. The Gatwick Express train runs directly from London Victoria station in 30 minutes, while coaches and taxis provide alternative transfers.

Ryanair's direct flights leave from Stansted Airport, 35 miles north-east of the city. Trains run every 15 minutes and take 47 minutes to arrive, with National Express coaches also serving the airport.

Arriving in Santiago de Compostela: from the airport to the city

Flights from London arrive at Santiago de Compostela Airport, roughly 7 miles from the city centre. The main public transport link is the airport shuttle operated by Monbus, which takes around 20 minutes to reach central stops like Plaza de Galicia.

Taxis wait outside the terminal building, offering a 15 to 20-minute drive to your destination. Terminal facilities include free Wi-Fi, duty-free shops, ATMs, and a left luggage service.

Things to do in Santiago de Compostela

As the destination of the famous pilgrimage route, the city centres on the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the historic Camino de Santiago. Visitors can explore the Casco Historico, the old town area designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For cultural insights, the Galician Contemporary Art Centre and the Museum of the Galician People offer excellent exhibitions, while Alameda and Carlomagno parks provide quiet green spaces.

To experience traditional Galician culture at its most vibrant, plan your trip around the Ascension Festival in May or the Feast of St. James on July 25th.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Santiago de Compostela

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Santiago de Compostela?
When you fly from London to Santiago de Compostela the average price is £95. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from London to Santiago de Compostela at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Santiago de Compostela is 17 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from London to Santiago de Compostela?
The most popular months to book a flight from London to Santiago de Compostela are May, April and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from London to Santiago de Compostela?
The best time of the year to go to Santiago de Compostela when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Santiago de Compostela from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, January and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Santiago de Compostela.
How long does the flight take to go from London to Santiago de Compostela?
The total flight time between London and Santiago de Compostela is of around 2 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 714.17 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between London and Santiago de Compostela?
The main airport route flying between London and Santiago de Compostela is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Santiago de Compostela Airport(SCQ). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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