Travelling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona share the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from 40 weekly Santiago de Compostela Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Vueling is the earliest you can take. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 23:35.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SCQ to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Vueling is your gateway to exploring Barcelona (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Barcelona Airport offered by this carrier.
Vueling is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Vueling tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SCQ to BCN flights, with 85.07% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Barcelona Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SCQ and BCN:
Madrid Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Currently, 26 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 50 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SCQ to BCN by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Barcelona Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Santiago de Compostela Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from SCQ reach their destination on time.
Central Santiago de Compostela to Santiago de Compostela Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SCQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Barcelona Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
If you're coming in on a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Barcelona Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Pick up a Barcelona Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Barcelona Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Barcelona in March.
Lock in your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCQ to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are among the biggest draws.