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Flight Duration2 h and 33 mFlights between London and Santiago de Compostela take, on average, 2 h and 33 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£14Cheapest price for a flight between London and Santiago de Compostela found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing AirportStanstedThe airport Stansted is the departure airport operating flights between London and Santiago de Compostela

Arriving AirportSantiago De CompostelaFlights departing London with Santiago de Compostela as destination arrive at Santiago De Compostela

High seasonJulyAccording to search data from our customers, July is the busiest time to fly from London to Santiago de Compostela

Airlines flying this routeRyanair, Vueling, British AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between London to Santiago de Compostela

Best time to bookJulyAccording to real data July is the most popular time to book a flight to Santiago de Compostela when departing from London

Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

69%Trains in Santiago de Compostela are 69% cheaper than in London.

London£2.90

Santiago de Compostela£0.89

MealMid-priced restaurant

49%A meal in Santiago de Compostela is 49% cheaper than a meal in London.

London£20.00

Santiago de Compostela£10.23

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

24%A taxi fare in Santiago de Compostela is 24% cheaper than in London.

London£4.50

Santiago de Compostela£3.41

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

61%Coffee in Santiago de Compostela is 61% cheaper than in London.

London£3.77

Santiago de Compostela£1.46

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.17 EUR

1 EUR = 0.86 GBP

Last checked on Tue 29/04

Distance: 714 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles

Santiago de Compostela airports

Santiago De Compostela (SCQ)How far from city centre: 3 miles

Useful information for the flight from London to Santiago de Compostela

How long is the flight from London to Santiago de Compostela?

A direct flight from London to Santiago de Compostela usually takes about two hours to cover the 714-mile flight path. The duration of a flight between London and Santiago de Compostela with connections usually takes about five hours, depending on the stopover destination.

What are the most common stopovers?

Most flights from London to Santiago de Compostela are direct, but those with layovers may include Madrid—Barajas Airport (MAD), Barcelona—El Prat Airport (BCN), and Geneva Airport (GVA).

What documentation do I need to fly to Santiago de Compostela from London?

British citizens holding valid passports don't need a visa to enter Santiago de Compostela. You can obtain visa-free entry to Spain for up to 90 days for visitor purposes. The same is also applicable to EU nationals, and various other countries.

Is there a time change from London to Santiago de Compostela?

The time zone in Santiago de Compostela is Central European Standard Time (CET), one hour ahead of London's Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Which airlines fly from London to Santiago de Compostela

A number of airlines operate trips from London to Santiago de Compostela, among them:

How to find cheap flights from London to Santiago de Compostela

Here are our six tips to secure better prices for flights from London to Santiago de Compostela, hotels and car hire:

Opt for Off-Peak Days: Search for affordable flights from London to Santiago de Compostela on weekdays (Monday to Wednesday) to avoid weekend and peak season price spikes.
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When are the best times to fly from London to Santiago de Compostela

March is a great time for city breaks in Santiago de Compostela with the beginning of spring. You can expect pleasant weather and long sunny days, with average highs around 16° C.
June to August is the middle of summertime, and one of the busiest times to visit Santiago de Compostela. Maximum temperatures are around 28°C, and the water temperature is perfect for swimming and other beach activities.
November through March is considered the cheapest time to go to Santiago de Compostela. You'll experience pleasantly cool weather with the average highs around 11°C. In addition to the festive atmosphere and minimal crowds, you can also enjoy fantastic deals on flight and hotel bookings during these months.

Airports in London

London has several major airports serving Santiago de Compostela: Gatwick Airport (LGW), Stansted Airport (STN), and Luton Airport (LTN).

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is about 25 miles south of the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

By train — Gatwick Express, 30 minutes from London Victoria station.
By coach — easyBus, about an hour from Central London.
By taxi — 60 to 90 minutes.

Services: open 24/7, Wi-Fi access, medical assistance, child care, duty-free shops, currency exchange, banks, many restaurants, and cafés.

Useful information about Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is about 35 miles north-east of Central London.

How to get to the airport:

By train — Stansted Express runs every 15 minutes, takes about 47 minutes.
By bus/coach — National Express and Airport Bus Express; typically takes 60 to 80 minutes.
By taxi — travel time around an hour.

Services: open 24/7; free Wi-Fi, medical assistance, child care, showers, lounges, shopping, banks, cafés, and restaurants.

Useful information about Luton Airport

Luton Airport is about 28 miles north of Central London.

How to get to the airport:

By train — runs every 10 minutes, journey time around 40 minutes.
By bus —National Express and Green Line, journey about 50 minutes.
By taxi — about 60 minutes.

Services: free Wi-Fi, medical facilities, baby care, lounges, duty-free shops, ATMs, left luggage options, and a range of restaurants and cafés.

Airports in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela has one major airport serving London: Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ).

Useful information about Santiago de Compostela Airport

Santiago de Compostela Airport is about 7 miles from the city centre.

How to get from the airport to the city:

By taxi — about 15 to 20 minutes.
By bus — Empresa Freire buses, travel time 20 minutes.

Services: free Wi-Fi, child care, lounges, duty-free shops, ATMs, left luggage options, many restaurants and cafés.

What to do and visit in Santiago de Compostela

Tour the city's most sacred sites, including the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the Camino de Santiago.
Explore the Casco Historico, Santiago de Compostela's old town area which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Get wonderful insights into Galician culture at the Galician Contemporary Art Centre, and the Museum of the Galician People.
Relax at the Alameda or Carlomagno parks.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Santiago de Compostela

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Santiago de Compostela?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Spain may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How can I find cheap flights from London to Santiago de Compostela at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Santiago de Compostela is 15£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Santiago de Compostela expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Santiago de Compostela costs an average of 3.41 GBP, 24% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.50 GBP,

while train tickets costs 69% less in Santiago de Compostela: 0.89 GBP against 2.90 GBP in London.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 10.23 GBP in Santiago de Compostela, 49% less than the 20.00 GBP in London.

The price of the coffee is around 61% cheaper in Santiago de Compostela, with an average of 1.46 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 3.77 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Santiago de Compostela?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Santiago de Compostela are July, May and June, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Santiago de Compostela, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.

When is the best time to travel from London to Santiago de Compostela?

The best time of the year to go to Santiago de Compostela when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Santiago de Compostela from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Santiago de Compostela.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Santiago de Compostela?

The total flight time between London and Santiago de Compostela is of around 02:33 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,366 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Santiago de Compostela compared to London?

While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Santiago de Compostela's temperatures can go up to 31.92 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.87 ºC in Santiago de Compostela, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6 mm precipitation, while Santiago de Compostela have an average of 12 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between London and Santiago de Compostela?

The main airport route flying between London and Santiago de Compostela is: Gatwick (LGW) to Santiago De Compostela (SCQ). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Vueling.

British Airways.

Easyjet.

Alternatively, you can find London - Santiago de Compostela flights between Stansted (STN) to Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Ryanair.

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Santiago de Compostela?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Santiago de Compostela are:

Ryanair.
Easyjet.
Iberia.

British Airways, stopping in Madrid for 125 minutes minimum.

Iberia, with 235 minutes scale in Barcelona.

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