🛑 Santiago de Compostela Airport CLOSED (April 23 – May 27, 2026)

Updated: May 3, 2026 | By Susana

⚠️ Attention pilgrims and travelers: Lavacolla Airport will be completely closed from April 23 to May 27, 2026 due to runway renovation works. No commercial or private flights during this period. Here are all the alternatives to reach Santiago.

✈️ Alternative nearby airports

🟢 1. A Coruña Airport (Alvedro) – Best option

Distance to Santiago: 65 km (~45 min by car).
How to get there: Direct MonBus from the airport to Santiago Intermodal Station. Enhanced frequency during closure: every 30-60 min. Price: ~8-10€. Taxis and car rental also available.
Flights: Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, Ryanair (London, Paris, Geneva, Madrid, Barcelona).

🟡 2. Vigo Airport (Peinador) – Second option

Distance: 90 km (~1h 15 min by car).
How to get there: Direct MonBus to Santiago. Price ~9-12€. Also train Vigo-Santiago (53 min).
Flights: Air Europa, Vueling, Ryanair (Madrid, Barcelona, London).

🔵 3. Porto Airport (Portugal) – Ideal for international

Distance: 230 km (~2h 30 min by car).
How to get there: Direct ALSA or FlixBus from the airport to Santiago (3-4h, ~15-25€).
Flights: Wide international offer. If coming from America or Asia, usually cheaper.

🟠 4. Madrid Airport – Barajas (MAD)

How to get there: AVE high-speed train Madrid-Santiago (~2h 45 min, from 25€). Bus (~7h, from 30€).

🚌 Connection summary

Airport	Transport	Time	Price
A Coruña	Direct bus	45 min	8-10€
Vigo	Bus or train	1h 15 min	9-12€
Porto	ALSA/FlixBus	3-4 h	15-25€
Madrid	AVE train	2h 45 min	25-60€

🔗 Official travel planning links

Check updated timetables and prices directly on the official websites:

🚍 Transport to/from airports

🚌 Monbus – Direct buses from A Coruña and Vigo airports to Santiago
🚌 ALSA – Buses from Porto airport (Portugal) to Santiago
🚌 FlixBus – Alternative bus connections from Porto and other European cities
🚆 Renfe – AVE and Avlo high-speed trains from Madrid (Chamartín), Barcelona and other cities

✈️ Official airport information

🇪🇸 Aena – Operator of Spanish airports (A Coruña, Vigo, Madrid-Barajas)
🇵🇹 Aeroporto do Porto – Official website of Porto Airport (Francisco Sá Carneiro)

🔔 All links open in a new window. Timetables and prices are for guidance only; always check official websites before travelling.

📅 Final recommendations

Book buses and trains in advance, demand will be high.
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For any questions, feel free to stop by. Buen Camino! 🌊🍔