Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Santiago de Compostela is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 11 Stansted Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, take the 06:55 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:35 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your STN to SCQ flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Stansted Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Santiago de Compostela — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating STN to SCQ flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive without delay 69.23% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stansted Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between STN and SCQ:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Seville Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
18 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight. Return flights start from 46 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from STN to SCQ by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from STN to SCQ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stansted Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights taking off from Stansted Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central London to Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Stansted Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near STN:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Reserve a hotel near SCQ if you're taking a late Stansted Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Click and Rent or OK Mobility and explore beyond Santiago de Compostela's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Santiago de Compostela Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Santiago de Compostela in January.
The warmest month in Santiago de Compostela is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STN to SCQ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Salamanca is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Santiago de Compostela. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Spain, head for Teo, about 14 kilometres south of Santiago de Compostela. Catarata Teo, Área Recreativa Mouromorto and Ponte Medieval de Pontevea are key reasons to visit.