Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport

SCQ / LEST

IATA Code
SCQ
ICAO Code
LEST
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
Unknown

Santiago‑Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ), commonly known as Santiago de Compostela Airport, is a single‑terminal regional airport serving domestic flights and seasonal international services. It handles a few million passengers annually (varies seasonally with tourism and pilgrimage traffic) and is not a hub for major global airlines.

The airport layout is compact: arrivals, departures and public transport access are handled from the same terminal building, easing transfers for travellers on short itineraries.

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport
Elevation: 369 m
42.8963, -8.4151

Terminal Guide for Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport #

There is a single passenger terminal. Check‑in desks, security screening and passport control are in the main building with departure gates and a modest airside shopping/food area. Facilities are concentrated in one compact space suitable for regional operations.

Because the airport has one terminal there are no internal shuttle transfers; everything is within walking distance once inside the building.

Getting to and From Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport #

Santiago city centre is typically 15-25 minutes from the airport by road; the main options are an airport bus, taxis and private transfer.

  • Rail/metro: No direct rail link from the airport; the nearest train station is in the city centre.
  • Buses: An airport bus service connects arrivals with Santiago centre (timing ~15-25 minutes depending on traffic); tickets can usually be bought at the desk or from the driver.
  • Taxis: Rank outside arrivals; journey to central Santiago about 15-25 minutes, fares commonly in the €15-€30 range depending on time/day.
  • Ride‑share: Availability is limited compared with larger Spanish cities; taxis are the default.
  • Driving: The airport is accessed by regional roads; allow 20-30 minutes to the cathedral/old town depending on traffic.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport #

A compact airport offering the essentials for short domestic and seasonal international flights.

  • Lounges: No extensive lounge network; some airlines may offer guest access to small airline lounges.
  • Food & drink: Small cafés and snack options landside and airside; limited late‑night choices.
  • Wi‑Fi: Free Wi‑Fi is usually available for a limited time.
  • Charging: Charging points in seating areas but quantities are limited.
  • Luggage storage: There is limited or no formal left‑luggage service - check in advance.
  • Showers & rest areas: Not generally available.
  • Accessibility: Terminal is accessible with level access and assistance available on request.

Tips for Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport #

  • The dedicated airport bus to Santiago city centre stops directly outside arrivals and is usually the cheapest option - buy tickets at the desk or from the driver.
  • During high pilgrimage/seasonal periods allow extra time for queues at security and passport control.
  • If you plan to take a taxi to the old town, ask for an estimate; fares are typically higher on short trips and late at night.

Weather & Climate near Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport #

Climate

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1860 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 4° - 11° 6° 256 mm overcast 92% 3.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
February Poor 5° - 12° 6° 217 mm partly cloudy 89% 3.2 m/s 0.4 low 10.4h
March Acceptable 5° - 14° 8° 139 mm partly cloudy 85% 3.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 6° - 15° 11° 137 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.4 m/s 1.1 high 13.2h
May Good 9° - 18° 13° 146 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.1 m/s 1.6 very high 14.4h
June Very Good 11° - 21° 16° 79 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.0 m/s 1.8 very high 15.1h
July Excellent 13° - 23° 18° 38 mm some cloud 69% 2.9 m/s 1.9 very high 14.8h
August Excellent 13° - 24° 18° 57 mm some cloud 68% 2.6 m/s 1.7 very high 13.7h
September Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 120 mm some cloud 70% 2.4 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Acceptable 9° - 18° 14° 188 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Poor 7° - 14° 10° 206 mm partly cloudy 90% 2.6 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
December Poor 5° - 12° 7° 277 mm partly cloudy 91% 3.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.0h

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