Catedral de Santiago
Romanesque church with a Baroque façade that houses the tomb of Saint James. The pilgrims' final destination.
Airport · Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro SCQ
11 km from central Santiago de Compostela. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 11 km
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About the airport
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro is Galicia’s main airport and is named after the Galician poet. It lies in Lavacolla, about 10 km east of central Santiago de Compostela, and is used by many pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago.
Terminal
The airport has a single, modern and bright passenger terminal, with check-in, boarding and arrivals in the same building. Buses to Santiago, A Coruña and Lugo leave from right outside, next to the taxi rank.
Services
The terminal has cafés, shops, free wifi, cash machines, car rental desks and parking.
Getting to the city
Autobús 6A
Bus line linking the airport with the city of Santiago de Compostela.
Monbus
Buses to A Coruña bus station and to Lugo, stopping at Arzúa and Palas de Rei.
Taxi
Permanent rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Santiago takes about 15-20 min.
Taxis and transfers to Santiago de Compostela
Fixed price and a driver waiting for you in arrivals, no taxi rank queues.
Airport map
Terminal
Single passenger terminal, with check-in, boarding and arrivals in the same building.
Car rental at the airport
Airport parking
Book your space before you arrive: it is usually much cheaper than paying at the barrier.
Where to stay in Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela
Things to do in Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia, is the end point of the Camino de Santiago. Its granite old town around the cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Praza do Obradoiro
The great square in front of the cathedral, framed by the Hostal dos Reis Católicos and the Pazo de Raxoi.
Mercado de Abastos
Stone market hall in the old town, with stalls selling seafood, cheese and Galician produce.
Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
Contemporary cultural complex on Mount Gaiás, with a museum, library and views over the city.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Santiago de Compostela?
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro airport is about 11 km from central Santiago de Compostela.
How do I get from the airport to central Santiago de Compostela?
From Santiago-Rosalía de Castro airport you can take Autobús 6A (bus), Monbus (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Santiago-Rosalía de Castro airport have?
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Santiago de Compostela?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The control tower and terminal at dusk: Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Inside the terminal, with the welcome sign: Nikoxpress, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- An aircraft taxiing with the Galician hills behind: Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de Santiago: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Praza do Obradoiro: slideshow bob, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mercado de Abastos: Atobar, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cidade da Cultura de Galicia: P.Lameiro, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons