Spanish Airport Latest News:Santiago de Compostela Airport is officially closed on Thursday, April 23, with plans to reopen on Wednesday, May 27. Major airlines operating flights to Santiago-Rosalia de Castro and several holidaymakers could be impacted by the flight cancellations.
Here's everything you need to know about the Spanish airport closure and when it will open.
Spanish Airport Latest News: Major Airport Closed until the End of May
Santiago-Rosalia de Castro Airport, also known as Santiago de Compostela Airport, serves 3.2 million passengers annually, making it the second busiest airport in Northern Spain.
A popular Spanish airport operating 30 flights from the UK per week has closed for a month due to runway resurfacing work.
The airport, located in Galicia, officially closed on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with plans to reopen on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Currently, major airlines such as Vueling, Ryanair, and Iberia all operate flights to Santiago-Rosalia de Castro and several holidaymakers could be impacted by the cancellations of flights.
List of Major Spanish Airports Closed
All these flights will be cancelled while the airport is closed, affecting thousands of Brits travelling to southwest Spain. The major Airlines that operate flights between the UK and Santiago-Rosalia de Castro include:
British Airways
Ryanair
Aer Lingus
Vueling
KLM
In other aviation updates:
Coventry Airport will see its final flight departing in just a few weeks.
The airport in the West Midlands is set to officially close next month.
Cancellation of Flights in Spain
With 30 flights a week from the UK, and most commercial planes carry an average of 180 passengers, these cancellations mean over 5,000 Brits will be impacted.
To avoid panic among the passengers, the airport has been encouraging customers who are concerned about their flight status, schedule changes, or possible rebooking to contact their airline for solutions and answers.
Spanish Airport Latest News: Alternative Airport Options
Passengers are advised to take alternative airport options if they are planning a trip to the region.
A Coruna (LCG), also known as Alvedro airport, is a key regional airport just a 50-minute drive away from Santiago-Rosalia de Castro. While it typically handles domestic traffic, there are a few select international routes available. You can check the routes before flying.
London Heathrow to Alvedro, if you want to spend the first week of May soaking up some Spanish rays.
Other options also include Vigo airport, slightly further south, and a flight from Luton to Vigo.
These days, the air traffic to Coventry is a little quieter, serving just the Air Ambulance Service and private charter flights.