Major international airport near holiday hotspot closes
Santiago de Compostela Airport in northwest Spain will close its doors next week from April 23 until May 27 to allow for multi-million-pound maintenance work to go ahead
www.mirror.co.ukHere’s the latest on Santiago de Compostela Airport closure:
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The airport (Santiago de Compostela–Rosalía de Castro, SCQ) is closed for a planned period in spring 2026 to carry out runway resurfacing and related upgrades. The closure runs from April 23 to May 27, 2026, during which no flights operate. This has led to cancellations of all arrivals and departures during the period. [sources indicate the closure window and total shutdown][1][2][3]
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Airlines serving the route (including Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia, and British Airways) have cancelled or rerouted flights to accommodate the shutdown, with many UK and European travelers affected, particularly during the spring travel peak. Travelers have been advised to contact their airlines for status updates and rebooking options.[2][5][7]
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The closure is part of a multi-million-euro upgrade program aimed at improving runway safety and airport capacity, with the reopening planned for late May 2026 ahead of the summer season. Passengers should monitor airline communications and official AENA notices for any schedule changes.[5][9][2]
Illustration: If you’re impacted, a common workaround is to consider alternative gateways in Galicia or nearby hubs (e.g., A Coruña, Vigo) for travel within Galicia or to reroute through major Spanish hubs, then connect to Galicia once SCQ reopens. This is a general guidance approach travelers often use during such closures.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can pull live status updates for your specific travel dates or help you plan alternative routes around the closure. I can also summarize rebooking options from your preferred airline.[2][5]