Cheap flights from Krakow to Santiago de Compostela

February is the cheapest month for this route, and the winter weeks around it, from December through March, usually stay close behind. Summer brings the Camino crowds and higher fares, while September and October stay busy but calmer. Midweek departures tend to price lower than weekend ones, and booking a few weeks ahead matters more when your itinerary includes a connection. Keep an eye on Polish school breaks and Spanish public holidays around Santiago's festivities, when seats fill fast.

Wizz Air and Easyjet sit at the low-cost end of this route, and Wizz Air is the usual pick out of Krakow. LOT Polish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, British Airways and Air Baltic appear on itineraries as well, mostly as full-service legs stitched together through their home hubs. Low-cost tickets usually charge extra for a checked bag and a chosen seat, while full-service fares tend to include a cabin bag and a meal on longer legs. On a connecting booking, check whether the whole trip sits on one ticket, since that decides who rebooks you if a leg is delayed.

You land at Santiago de Compostela airport, the only airport serving the city, set in green hills a short drive from the old town. A city bus connects the terminal with the centre, and taxis wait outside arrivals for the quick run in. The terminal is small and calm, so even a late landing leaves you with simple options into town. Pilgrims often finish the last stretch on foot, and the cathedral square is the usual meeting point. Check the airport name on your ticket, because Santiago de Compostela is not the same as other places called Santiago.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

112, 061, 091

Driving side

right

Calling code

+34

Internet domain

.es

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Santiago de Compostela

2.7 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Madrid)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm that you are flying from Balice, the only airport serving Krakow, and allow time for the drive to the terminal.
• On Wizz Air and Easyjet fares, add a checked bag and seat selection before you compare totals.
• If a connection is booked on separate tickets, leave a long buffer, because a missed leg is not protected.
• Carry a passport or identity card valid for Spain and check the current entry rules before departure.
• Aim for February if you want the lowest fares and avoid the summer Camino rush.
• Recheck the arrival airport, since Santiago de Compostela is easily confused with other Santiagos.