Travelling from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ). Check out your options for leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
2 hours 10 minutes is the average duration of a direct London to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight.
Santiago de Compostela is one hour ahead of London. Santiago de Compostela Airport is located in Santiago de Compostela, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 6 direct services each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ). This is the most popular route, with Vueling offering a 6:50pm departure from LHR to SCQ.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from London to SCQ.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get to your destination in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) can be booked from here.
When jetting out of LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport with Vueling.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Vuelings from LHR to SCQ.
Vuelings sets the standard for punctuality. A reliable 88.46% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about kicking off your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Vueling offers direct flights from London to SCQ departing from LGW. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
Vuelings attracts the most bookings on the LGW to SCQ route.
Want a carrier that's known for punctuality? Choose Vuelings. 100.0% of its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Santiago de Compostela Airport touch down on schedule.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your London to SCQ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Ryanair is one popular carrier that offers direct London to SCQ plane tickets from STN.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to SCQ.
Ryanair is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving on time, STN is a dependable starting point for any journey.
About Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
If you have a late flight from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SCQ:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Central Santiago de Compostela is around 11 kilometres from Santiago de Compostela Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Right now, Rs5,646 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs13,037. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from London to SCQ, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.
September is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a London to Santiago de Compostela Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ). June is the peak month for travel to Santiago de Compostela. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in May.
Book a London to SCQ plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santiago de Compostela to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
February has temperatures of between 1ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santiago de Compostela
After booking your flight from London to Santiago de Compostela Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santiago de Compostela:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Centro histórico Santiago de compostela, Plaza del Obradoiro and Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela are must-visits when exploring Santiago de Compostela.
Explore more of Spain
Santiago de Compostela is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. Around 137 kilometres northeast of Santiago de Compostela, a trip to Ribadeo will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Playa de las Catedrales, Mirador Praia das Catedrais and Mirador Acantilados Isla Pancha.
Another major destination in Spain, Vegadeo is about 129 kilometres northeast of Santiago de Compostela. Make time to visit highlights including Cioyo Waterfalls.
