Cheap flights from London to Santiago de Compostela

January is usually the cheapest month to fly this route, and the winter months around it tend to stay calm and affordable. Summer is the opposite: July and August bring the crowds, so fares climb and seats go early. Midweek departures are generally quieter than Friday and Sunday flights. Keep an eye on school holidays and Spanish public holidays, which push prices up at both ends of the route. For winter travel you can often book a few weeks ahead; for summer, give yourself more time.

Several carriers fly between London and Santiago de Compostela, so you can compare a low-cost seat with a full-service fare. Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2, Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air Malta cover the low-cost end; Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Europa and KLM Cityhopper sit at the other. Low-cost tickets usually include a seat and a small cabin bag, with checked luggage and seat choice added at booking. Full-service fares often bundle a checked bag, and some route you through a hub instead of flying direct.

Santiago de Compostela has a single airport, named after the city, and it sits a short ride from the centre. Buses and taxis cover the trip into town, and it is quick enough that you can land and reach your accommodation without much planning. If you land late, check the last bus times before you fly, as evening services thin out. The terminal is small and easy to navigate, so allow a little time for baggage if you have checked a bag. Car hire desks are in the terminal if you plan to explore beyond the city.

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+02 (Europe/Madrid)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your flight leaves from, since the city has several and they are far apart.
• Confirm what your low-cost fare includes, especially cabin and checked baggage.
• If you are connecting, make sure the whole trip sits on one ticket so a delay does not leave you stranded.
• Carry a passport or ID that is valid for travel to Spain, and check the current entry rules before you fly.
• Book early for summer and around Easter, when seats on this route go quickly.
• Compare January fares if your dates are flexible, as that month is usually the cheapest.