Flying from Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Santiago de Compostela is two hours behind Istanbul. Santiago de Compostela Airport is located in Santiago de Compostela, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Istanbul to SCQ. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Istanbul to SCQ that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and SCQ include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and SCQ are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to SCQ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Book a hotel close to SCQ if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Pick one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Click and Rent or OK Mobility and explore beyond Santiago de Compostela's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport to the centre of Santiago de Compostela is roughly 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
R 1,416 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport. A return flight starts from R 3,662. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to SCQ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Santiago de Compostela. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in an Istanbul to SCQ plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santiago de Compostela to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport in February when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Santiago de Compostela
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Santiago de Compostela Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santiago de Compostela:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Santiago de Compostela when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at centro histórico Santiago de compostela followed by Plaza del Obradoiro and Catedral del Apóstol.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Santiago de Compostela, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey about 137 kilometres north-east to Ribadeo to tick off its top sights. From Playa de las Catedrales to As Catedrais Beach and Mirador Praia das Catedrais, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Spain, consider Vegadeo, roughly 129 kilometres north-east of Santiago de Compostela. Cioyo Waterfalls, Vaca Pintada Silvallana and Medal Park are among its highlights.