Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
Santiago de Compostela's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Santiago de Compostela one hour ahead of London.
Take your pick of six weekly London Heathrow Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flights. The 18:50 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight you can take. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 18:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your LHR to SCQ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Vueling is your gateway to exploring Santiago de Compostela (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Vueling.
Vueling tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for LHR to SCQ flights, with 88.46% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and SCQ:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
If you're coming in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SCQ:
Grab a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car and explore Santiago de Compostela and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Click and Rent and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Santiago de Compostela Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Santiago de Compostela. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport for August if you want to go to Santiago de Compostela during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to SCQ in February. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Santiago de Compostela, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey about 322 kilometres south-east to Salamanca to tick off its leading sights. From Catedral de Salamanca to Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.