Which airport should I fly into for Santiago de Compostela?

The closest airport, Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Santiago de Compostela?

The nearest is about 7 mi (11 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Santiago de Compostela?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Santiago de Compostela

The closest airports to Santiago de Compostela, Spain: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Santiago de Compostela, Spain is Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
SCQ	Santiago de Compostela AirportSantiago de Compostela, Spain	7 mi / 11 km	23 min	Regional
LCG	A Coruna AirportCulleredo, Spain	30 mi / 49 km	59 min	Regional
VGO	Vigo AirportVigo, Spain	45 mi / 72 km	1 hr 20 min	Regional
CHV	Chaves AirportChaves, Portugal	98 mi / 157 km	2 hr 16 min	Regional
OPO	Francisco de Sa Carneiro AirportPorto, Portugal	113 mi / 182 km	2 hr 38 min	Regional
OVD	Asturias AirportRanon, Spain	135 mi / 217 km	3 hr 8 min	Regional
LEN	Leon AirportLeon, Spain	148 mi / 238 km	3 hr 26 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) is the most convenient at about 7 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Santiago de Compostela. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with SCQ.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near SCQ saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Santiago de Compostela is Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road.