Manchester to Santiago de Compostela flights

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

Flights from Manchester to Santiago de Compostela have a flight duration of around 4 hours and 30 minutes.

What are the most common stopovers?

Madrid, Dublin, London, and Barcelona are the most common stopover routes for cheap flights from Manchester to Santiago de Compostela.

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

You will need to carry a valid passport to travel from Manchester to Santiago de Compostela.

Multiple airlines provide flights from Manchester to Santigo De Compostela, including:

• Aer Lingus, the national airline of Ireland, based in Dublin.
• British Airways, the national airline of the UK, based at London Heathrow.
• Vueling, a budget Spanish airline and the biggest passenger air carrier in Spain.
• Iberia, Spain's national flag carrier airline, based at Madrid–Barajas Airport.

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• April is a good time for city breaks to Santiago de Compostela if you want to see this city at its festive best. Easter traditions, celebrations, and events take place everywhere as the spring weather starts to arrive.
• July is much milder in Santiago de Compostela than in many other parts of Spain, so it's a great choice for holidays during the peak summer season without the suffocating summer temperatures. The end of the month sees the vibrant Festival of St. James.
• August has the same great weather as July, with various outdoor concerts and festivals to keep you going.

Manchester is served by a major international airport, Manchester Airport (MAN), the UK's busiest airport outside of London.

Useful information about Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport is located in Wythenshawe, 9 miles south of Manchester City Centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By taxi or car – 20 minutes from the city centre.
• By bus – 25 minutes by express coach from Manchester Central Coach Station, operating 24 hours; alternatively, 10 different local bus routes operate services to the airport from across Greater Manchester.
• By train – 20 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly station, running up to every 10 minutes daily.

Services: open 24/7, one hour free Wi-Fi, religious spaces, designated smoking areas, vast range of shopping outlets including tax- and duty-free shopping, high-street brands, and boutique shops, wide selection of bars, cafes, restaurants, and food outlets both before and after security.

Santiago de Compostela has one major international airport: Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)

Useful information about Santiago de Compostela Airport

Santiago de Compostela Airport is located in Lavacolla, just 7 miles from the centre of Santiago de Compostela.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By taxi – registered taxis with fixed-meter rates just outside arrivals, 15 minutes to the city centre.
• By bus – Empresa Freire buses, regular service from the airport to Santiago de Compostela railway station and Plaza de Galicia in the city centre, about 25 minutes.
• By car – numerous car rental companies at the airport, journey time 15 to 20 minutes.

Services: free Wi-Fi, post office, medical centre, accessible toilets, special assistance services, car hire, tourist information kiosk, tax-free shopping, a number of retail and food outlets.

• Don't forget to sample some fresh produce from the historic Praza de Abastos city market, a local icon and one of the busiest and authentic local markets in Spain.
• Visit the the University of Santiago de Compostela's historic grounds, including many of northern Spain's finest examples of Romanesque archictecture, including the brilliant San Jeronimo College.
• Watch throngs of Catholic pilgrims arrive at Praza do Obradoiro, the finishing point of the Way of St. James, and visit the revered saint's tomb at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
• Learn about the city and region's unique history at the Museum of the Galician People, or take stock of the cutting-edge local art scene at the Galician Centre of Contemporary Art.
• Join the locals relaxing beside the iconic fountain at Square of the Silversmiths, or walk the stairs of Quintana Square for a great view of the cathedral and the Old Town, then take a stroll through the historic streets.