Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Madrid and Santiago de Compostela share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from MAD to SCQ start at 00:00 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 23:30 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 133 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your MAD to SCQ flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Santiago de Compostela (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With a reliable 86.14% of services arriving on schedule, Iberia is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to SCQ flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and SCQ:
Bilbao Airport
Seville Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight is 23 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 38 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from MAD to SCQ, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAD to SCQ.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAD:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
If you're coming in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near SCQ:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Click and Rent or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santiago de Compostela and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Santiago de Compostela Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Santiago de Compostela in January.
The warmest month in Santiago de Compostela is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to SCQ in February. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Salamanca is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Santiago de Compostela. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Teo is another standout destination in Spain and is around 14 kilometres south of Santiago de Compostela. No trip is complete without a visit to Catarata Teo, Área Recreativa Mouromorto and Ponte Medieval de Pontevea.
