Travelling from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), you'll have a good selection of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average duration of a direct London to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Santiago de Compostela is one hour ahead of London. Santiago de Compostela Airport is located in Santiago de Compostela, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
You can pick from 4 direct services each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ). This is the busiest route, with Vueling offering a 6:50pm departure from LHR to SCQ.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to SCQ.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get there in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport with Vueling. This well-known airline operates departures from LHR.
Vueling is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from LHR to SCQ.
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
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Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Figure out if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
From LGW, direct flights from London to SCQ can be booked with Vueling.
Vueling is the most frequently booked airline flying from LGW to SCQ.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and Santiago de Compostela Airport, with 78.95% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to SCQ flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Start your trip at Stansted Airport (STN) and head straight to your destination without stopping. You can book direct flights from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport out of here.
Ryanair is one airline that offers direct London to SCQ plane tickets from STN.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to SCQ.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is Ryanair. Its services arrive as scheduled 69.23% of the time.
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SCQ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Click and Rent or OK Mobility to explore Santiago de Compostela and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
18 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport. A return flight starts from 38 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To snag cheap flights from London to SCQ, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap London to Santiago de Compostela Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ). Plan your visit to Santiago de Compostela in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your London to SCQ plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santiago de Compostela, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport in February when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Santiago de Compostela
Once you've booked your flight from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santiago de Compostela:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Santiago de Compostela when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at centro histórico Santiago de compostela followed by Plaza del Obradoiro and Catedral del Apóstol.
Explore more of Spain
Santiago de Compostela is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. Around 137 kilometres north-east of Santiago de Compostela, a trip to Ribadeo will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Playa de las Catedrales, As Catedrais Beach and Mirador Praia das Catedrais.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Santiago de Compostela, Vegadeo is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Cioyo Waterfalls, Vaca Pintada Silvallana and Medal Park.
