Spanish Airport to reopen after being closed for a month

More than 3.6 million people travel through Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport each year.

Around 30 flights run each week between the UK and the popular Spanish airport.

Most of the flights operate out of London-based airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted, while there are also non-direct flights to Santiago-Rosalía de Castro from Manchester.

The major Airlines that operate flights between the UK and Santiago-Rosalía de Castro include:

• British Airways
• Ryanair
• Aer Lingus
• Vueling
• KLM

When will Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport reopen?

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport has been closed since April 23 due to runway renovation works.

Its website continues: “The airport will be closed to all air traffic, and no takeoffs or landings will take place.

“If you have any questions about your flight status, schedule changes, or possible rebooking, we recommend contacting your airline.”

All flights have been cancelled while the airport is closed, affecting thousands of Brits travelling to southwest Spain.

After being closed for a month, Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is finally set to reopen on May 27.

Nearest alternative airports

For those still looking to travel to the area before Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport reopens, the two closest alternatives are:

• A Coruña Airport (around 75 km away)
• Vigo Airport (100 km)

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