Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Barcelona and Santiago de Compostela are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 117 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 22:50.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BCN to SCQ flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Santiago de Compostela (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
With a dependable 88.27% of services arriving as planned, Vueling is the most punctual carrier for BCN to SCQ flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BCN and SCQ:
Bilbao Airport
Valencia Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight is RM109. A return ticket right now is RM247. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to SCQ.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BCN to SCQ is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Consider booking a hotel near SCQ if you're on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Click and Rent or OK Mobility and discover more of Santiago de Compostela and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Santiago de Compostela Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport to central Santiago de Compostela has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Santiago de Compostela in January.
The warmest month in Santiago de Compostela is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to SCQ in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Santiago de Compostela has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Santiago de Compostela, a trip to Salamanca will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Spain, head for Teo, roughly 14 kilometres south of Santiago de Compostela. Catarata Teo, Área Recreativa Mouromorto and Ponte Medieval de Pontevea are key reasons to visit.
