Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ)
Santiago de Compostela, ES 🇪🇸 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
LEST
IATA
SCQ
Elevation
1213 ft
Region
ES-GA
Local Time
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GPS Code: LEST
Local Code: Not available
Location: 42.896301° N, -8.41514° E
Continent: Europe
Type: Large International Airport
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Online Reviews Summary
Travelers generally express a positive sentiment towards Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (LEST (SCQ)), often praising its modern facilities and efficient operations for a regional airport. While overall satisfaction is high, some recurring issues are noted, particularly concerning transportation options and the quality and variety of food services.
What Travelers Love
- Cleanliness and Modern Facilities: The airport is consistently described as clean, modern, and well-maintained, with good facilities.
- Efficiency and Organization: Passengers appreciate the airport's small size and efficient organization, leading to straightforward check-in and security processes, even when multiple flights are departing.
- Ease of Navigation: Its compact nature allows for easy navigation and short walks to gates.
- Security Check: Security checks are generally reported as straightforward with minimal queues.
- Convenient for Camino de Santiago Pilgrims: The airport is recognized as a main gateway for travelers completing the Camino trails, offering facilities that cater to them.
- Lounge Quality: The Santiago VIP Lounge is highlighted for its efficient and friendly staff, along with a good selection of food and drink.
- Parking Proximity and Security: Parking options like General Car Park (P1) are conveniently located within a few minutes' walk of the terminal, offering good security measures.
Common Complaints
- Limited and Expensive Food Options: A frequent complaint is the lack of diverse, good quality, and affordable food and drink options, with some reviewers noting that available food is expensive.
- Slow Wi-Fi: Some travelers have reported issues with slow Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Language Barrier: A few reviews mention language barriers with staff not always fluent in English.
- Limited Seating: During busy periods, there can be limited seating availability in the terminal.
- Transportation Challenges: Travelers sometimes face long waits for taxis, and there is no Uber service (as of May 2025). While buses are available, information on services can be limited, and booking in advance is sometimes recommended for peak seasons.
- Water Fountains Out of Service: A notable minor complaint is that water fountains have been out of service.
- Not a 24/7 Airport: The airport typically operates from early morning to late evening (around 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM) and is not consistently open 24 hours, which can be an issue for overnight stays.
Overall, Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is a highly functional and pleasant airport for most travelers, especially appreciated for its modern design and efficiency. While it excels in terminal cleanliness and streamlined security, improvements in food services and more readily available, diverse ground transportation options, particularly late at night, would significantly enhance the traveler experience.
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Airport Routes
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) offers 46 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Air Nostrum and others. Popular destinations from Santiago de Compostela include Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, Zurich (Kloten), Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan), Malaga and Barcelona Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) 4
- Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH) 3
- Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan) (PMI) 3
- Malaga (AGP) 2
- Barcelona Int'l (BCN) 2
- San Pablo (SVQ) 2
- El Matorral (FUE) 2
- Dublin Int'l (DUB) 2
- Gran Canaria Int'l (LPA) 2
- Arrecife (Lanzarote) (ACE) 2
- Bilbao (BIO) 2
- Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) 1
Newly Discovered
- Arrecife (Lanzarote) (ACE) new
- San Pablo (SVQ) new
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) new
- Valencia (VLC) new
- Tenerife North (Los Rodeos) (TFN) new
- Barcelona Int'l (BCN) new
- London Heathrow (LHR) new
- Malaga (AGP) new
- Paris Orly (ORY) new
- Tenerife South (Reina Sofia) (TFS) new
- Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan) (PMI) new
- El Matorral (FUE) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Santiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vueling Airlines
VLG
/ VY
|
15 | 832 | 15 | Jan 29, 2026 |
Ryanair
RYR
/ FR
|
18 | 440 | 18 | Jan 29, 2026 |
Air Nostrum
ANE
/ YW
|
2 | 243 | 2 | Jan 29, 2026 |
Iberia
IBE
/ IB
|
1 | 74 | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
easyJet
EZY
/ U2
|
2 | 63 | 2 | Jan 26, 2026 |
Lufthansa
DLH
/ LH
|
1 | 12 | 1 | Oct 25, 2025 |
Aer Lingus
EIN
/ EI
|
1 | 12 | 1 | Oct 19, 2025 |
Lauda Europe
LDA
/ LW
|
1 | 12 | 1 | Oct 21, 2025 |
Edelweiss Air AG
EDW
/ WK
|
1 | 6 | 1 | Jan 10, 2026 |
Swiss
SWR
/ LX
|
1 | 5 | 1 | Aug 22, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
17/35 |
10499 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.2 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.75 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are available 24/7 from the rank located directly outside the arrivals hall. The journey to Santiago de Compostela city center takes approximately 15-20 minutes. A fixed flat rate of around €21 applies for trips to the city center.
Rental Cars
Several car rental companies, including Avis, Hertz, Europcar, and Sixt, have service desks located in the arrivals area of the terminal. It is advisable to book your vehicle in advance. The car pick-up and drop-off area is in the airport's car park, a short walk from the terminal.
Public Transportation
A frequent airport bus service (Line 6A, operated by Freire) connects the airport to the city. Buses run approximately every 20-30 minutes. The route includes key stops like the main bus and train station (Estación Intermodal) and the city center (Praza de Galicia). The journey takes about 25-30 minutes and costs around €1.
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