Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Santiago de Compostela is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Choose from 34 weekly Gran Canaria Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight available. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 20:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your LPA to SCQ flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
With direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Santiago de Compostela (and then other corners of Spain) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
With a reliable 88.64% of services arriving on schedule, Iberia has the best on-time record for LPA to SCQ flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. These are the top stopovers between LPA and SCQ:
Tenerife North Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight is R 599. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 1,197. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from LPA to SCQ by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LPA to SCQ by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
When it comes to Gran Canaria Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.09% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Gran Canaria Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LPA:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
If you have a late Gran Canaria Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SCQ:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Click and Rent or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santiago de Compostela and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Santiago de Compostela Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Santiago de Compostela. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santiago de Compostela. If you like a quieter vibe, go 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 Gran Canaria Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LPA to SCQ in February. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Santiago de Compostela has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Santiago de Compostela, a trip to Salamanca will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Around 14 kilometres south of Santiago de Compostela, Teo is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Catarata Teo, Área Recreativa Mouromorto and Ponte Medieval de Pontevea.
