Santiago de Compostela airport (SCQ)

Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 
 

 Passenger Guide

Santiago de Compostela airport (SCQ)
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Santiago-Rosalía de Castro International Airport (SCQ) is the main air facility in Galicia. Opened on 27 September 1937, it connects the city of Santiago de Compostela with numerous domestic and international destinations in Europe.

Official Website: aena.es

Telephone: +34 913 211 000

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Terminals

All services and operations are concentrated in a single main terminal, which operates 24 hours a day.

Annual Traffic (2024): 3.6 million passengers.

Information Points

There is an information desk in the Departures Hall, on the first floor, and a tourist office in the Arrivals area, on the ground floor (Tel +34 881 996 278).

 Location

The airport is located in the city of Lavacolla, 10 km (7 miles) to the northeast of Santiago de Compostela.

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Parking services at Santiago de Compostela airport (SCQ)

The airport offers various parking options adapted to different lengths of stay, all of them operating 24 hours a day.

For more information, updated rates and bookings, you can visit the official Aena website: View rates and book parking

General Parking

Ideal for short and medium stays, located just 3 minutes’ walk from the terminal. It offers both covered and uncovered spaces, with convenient pedestrian access via lifts and stairs. Best suited for stays of less than 4 days. Electric vehicle chargers are available.

Long-Stay Parking

Designed for extended stays, this car park offers more economical rates. It is located further from the terminal but is connected by a free shuttle bus service from 5:00 am to 12:30 am. Outside these hours, access is on foot via an uncovered path.

Express Parking

Located next to the access roads, it allows a quick stop to drop off or pick up passengers. The first 10 minutes are free, ideal for quick errands. Direct access is available to the check-in, arrivals, and departures areas. The maximum authorised time is 2 hours.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Assistance and Wheelchairs

The airport provides an assistance service for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) to facilitate their transit through the facilities. This service must be requested at least 48 hours in advance through the airline, travel agency, or directly on the Aena website.

Accessibility Facilities

The airport facilities are adapted and include:

  • Ramps and lifts to facilitate movement.
  • Adapted and accessible toilets.
  • Adapted check-in and information counters.
  • Reserved parking spaces.
  • Induction loops for passengers with hearing impairments.

The meeting point for the assistance service is clearly signposted in the terminal.

For more information or to request the service, you can contact the Aena information telephone: +34 913 211 000.

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Latest updates: September 24, 2025