Santiago Airport Reopens After Month-Long Closure

Santiago de Compostela Airport in northern Spain is set to reopen on 27 May after more than a month without flights. The airport closed on 23 April for runway resurfacing works, leaving no take-offs or landings during the repair period. Spanish airport operator Aena advised passengers to contact airlines about flight status, schedule changes or rebooking options.

The closure affected direct UK services operated by airlines including Ryanair, Vueling, British Airways and Iberia. Under normal schedules, the airport has around 30 weekly flights from London Stansted, London Gatwick and London Heathrow, with journey times of just over two hours. The airport is a key gateway to Santiago de Compostela and the wider Galicia region.

After reopening, passengers should not assume every service will immediately return exactly as before. Airlines may need time to restore schedules after more than a month of cancellations, especially on seasonal and lower-frequency routes. Anyone planning a Galicia trip in late May or early June should check confirmed departure times, rebooking notices and airport updates before travelling.

The return of flights makes Santiago de Compostela easier to reach for visitors planning the Camino de Santiago, Galicia city breaks or trips along Spain’s north-west coast. The airport also works well for access to places such as A Coruña, Pontevedra, Vigo and the Rías Baixas. For UK travellers, the reopened runway brings back a direct alternative to connecting through Madrid or Barcelona.