Latest News About Santiago Compostela Airport Closure

Here’s what’s relevant right now: Santiago de Compostela–Rosalía de Castro Airport was closed for a runway resurfacing project in spring 2026, with operations suspended from about April 23 to May 27, 2026, causing widespread flight cancellations and disruptions across several airlines. Travelers were advised to contact their airlines for rebooking and to monitor schedules for updates, as the closure coincided with a busy travel period.[2][4][6]

Key takeaways

• Closure window: approximately April 23 – May 27, 2026 (about five weeks).[5][2]
• Impact: all arrivals and departures halted; hundreds of flights canceled or rerouted, especially affecting Camino de Santiago travel during peak season.[4][6][2]
• Guidance for travelers: check with your airline for status changes, possible rebooking, and alternative airports; expect disruptions to regional connections.[6][7][2]

Alternative airports and routes

• Common alternatives during the closure included flying into nearby hubs and connecting to Galicia by rail or road, or routing through major Spanish or Portuguese gateways, depending on your itinerary. Airline advisories and travel portals at the time provided suggestions tailored to your dates.[2][6]

Illustrative example

• If you were planning to fly SCQ during the closure, your flight would likely have been canceled, with options including rebooking on a different date or routing via an alternate airport (e.g., A Coruña, Vigo, or a longer multi-leg journey through Lisbon or Madrid), as advised by airlines and travel outlets at the time.[6][2]

Would you like me to look up current advisories from specific airlines you’re considering, or map out alternative airports and connections for your exact travel dates? I can also help craft a brief email to your airline requesting rebooking options. I can provide updated, date-specific guidance if you share your planned travel dates and origin/destination.[2][6]