Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Santiago de Compostela is one hour ahead of Faro and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your FAO to SCQ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FAO and SCQ include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
64 € is currently the best price for a one-way Faro Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight. A return flight starts from 112 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FAO to SCQ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Faro Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from FAO to SCQ.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of the departures from Faro Airport, 76.66% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Faro to Faro Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near FAO. Whether you have an early flight from Faro Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Faro Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SCQ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Click and Rent or OK Mobility and find adventure across Santiago de Compostela and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Santiago de Compostela Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport to central Santiago de Compostela has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Faro Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Santiago de Compostela in January.
The warmest month in Santiago de Compostela is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Faro Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FAO to SCQ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Santiago de Compostela, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey around 322 kilometres south-east to Salamanca to check off its top attractions. From Plaza Mayor to S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca, your itinerary will be busy.
Teo is another essential stop in Spain and is around 14 kilometres south of Santiago de Compostela. No trip is complete without experiencing Catarata Teo, Área Recreativa Mouromorto and Ponte Medieval de Pontevea.
