Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
The timezone in Santiago de Compostela is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to SCQ start from 13:40 — the first with Vueling. The last departure is at 20:45 with Vueling. In total, there are 59 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flights.
Your LGW to SCQ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Vueling is your ticket to exploring Santiago de Compostela (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport offered by this carrier.
Vueling is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to SCQ flights, with 78.95% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and SCQ:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight is R 451. A return fare right now is R 766. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to SCQ by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to SCQ.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SCQ:
Go where the road takes you 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 best deal by booking your ride from Santiago de Compostela Airport around four weeks before your trip.
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.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Santiago de Compostela in January.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santiago de Compostela, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to SCQ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Santiago de Compostela is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres south-east of Santiago de Compostela, a trip to Salamanca will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Spain, consider Teo, about 14 kilometres south of Santiago de Compostela. Catarata Teo, Área Recreativa Mouromorto and Ponte Medieval de Pontevea are key reasons to visit.