Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Santiago de Compostela is one hour ahead of Cork and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your ORK to SCQ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cork Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between ORK and SCQ:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Seville Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
At the moment, 53 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cork Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 116 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORK to SCQ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Cork Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ORK to SCQ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cork Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Of all flights departing from Cork Airport, 70.51% arrive on time at their destination.
Cork Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Cork. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Cork Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ORK:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Consider booking a hotel near SCQ if you're on a late Cork Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car and discover Santiago de Compostela and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Click and Rent and OK Mobility are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Santiago de Compostela Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport to the centre of Santiago de Compostela has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Cork Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santiago de Compostela. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Santiago de Compostela is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Cork Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORK to SCQ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Santiago de Compostela has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres south-east of Santiago de Compostela, a trip to Salamanca will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Around 14 kilometres south of Santiago de Compostela, Teo is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Catarata Teo, Área Recreativa Mouromorto and Ponte Medieval de Pontevea.