London to Santiago de Compostela flights

How long is the flight from London to Santiago de Compostela?

A direct flight from London to Santiago de Compostela usually takes about two hours to cover the 714-mile flight path. The duration of a flight between London and Santiago de Compostela with connections usually takes about five hours, depending on the stopover destination.

What are the most common stopovers?

Most flights from London to Santiago de Compostela are direct, but those with layovers may include Madrid—Barajas Airport (MAD), Barcelona—El Prat Airport (BCN), and Geneva Airport (GVA).

What documentation do I need to fly to Santiago de Compostela from London?

British citizens holding valid passports don't need a visa to enter Santiago de Compostela. You can obtain visa-free entry to Spain for up to 90 days for visitor purposes. The same is also applicable to EU nationals, and various other countries.

Is there a time change from London to Santiago de Compostela?

The time zone in Santiago de Compostela is Central European Standard Time (CET), one hour ahead of London's Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

• Ryanair, an Irish budget airline.
• Easyjet, a British low-cost airline.
• British Airways, the UK's largest air carrier.
• Vueling, a Spanish budget airline.
• Iberia, Span’s largest carrier airline.

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• March is a great time for city breaks in Santiago de Compostela with the beginning of spring. You can expect pleasant weather and long sunny days, with average highs around 16° C.
• June to August is the middle of summertime, and one of the busiest times to visit Santiago de Compostela. Maximum temperatures are around 28°C, and the water temperature is perfect for swimming and other beach activities.
• November through March is considered the cheapest time to go to Santiago de Compostela. You'll experience pleasantly cool weather with the average highs around 11°C. In addition to the festive atmosphere and minimal crowds, you can also enjoy fantastic deals on flight and hotel bookings during these months.

London has several major airports serving Santiago de Compostela: Gatwick Airport (LGW), Stansted Airport (STN), and Luton Airport (LTN).

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is about 25 miles south of the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By train — Gatwick Express, 30 minutes from London Victoria station.
• By coach — easyBus, about an hour from Central London.
• By taxi — 60 to 90 minutes.

Services: open 24/7, Wi-Fi access, medical assistance, child care, duty-free shops, currency exchange, banks, many restaurants, and cafés.

Useful information about Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is about 35 miles north-east of Central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train — Stansted Express runs every 15 minutes, takes about 47 minutes.
• By bus/coach — National Express and Airport Bus Express; typically takes 60 to 80 minutes.
• By taxi — travel time around an hour.

Services: open 24/7; free Wi-Fi, medical assistance, child care, showers, lounges, shopping, banks, cafés, and restaurants.

Useful information about Luton Airport

Luton Airport is about 28 miles north of Central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train — runs every 10 minutes, journey time around 40 minutes.
• By bus —National Express and Green Line, journey about 50 minutes.
• By taxi — about 60 minutes.

Services: free Wi-Fi, medical facilities, baby care, lounges, duty-free shops, ATMs, left luggage options, and a range of restaurants and cafés.

Santiago de Compostela has one major airport serving London: Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ).

Useful information about Santiago de Compostela Airport

Santiago de Compostela Airport is about 7 miles from the city centre.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By taxi — about 15 to 20 minutes.
• By bus — Empresa Freire buses, travel time 20 minutes.

Services: free Wi-Fi, child care, lounges, duty-free shops, ATMs, left luggage options, many restaurants and cafés.

• Tour the city's most sacred sites, including the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the Camino de Santiago.
• Explore the Casco Historico, Santiago de Compostela's old town area which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Get wonderful insights into Galician culture at the Galician Contemporary Art Centre, and the Museum of the Galician People.
• Relax at the Alameda or Carlomagno parks.