All posts tagged: Santiago de Compostela Airport

Spanish airport’s major update with BA and Ryanair affected | UK | News

Spanish airport’s major update with BA and Ryanair affected | UK | News

A major Spanish airport used by millions of passengers each year has made a major announcement after all flights were cancelled for more than a month. Santiago de Compostela Airport shut down on 23 April to allow extensive runway resurfacing works to take place. At the time of the closure, Spanish airport operator Aena issued a statement confirming all air traffic would be suspended during the works. The statement said: “Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport will be closed from 23 April to 27 May 2026 for runway resurfacing works. “During this period, the airport will be closed to all 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.” Which UK flights were affected by Santiago de Compostela Airport closure? The airport, which will reopen from May 27th, is a popular gateway for British tourists visiting Santiago de Compostela and the wider Galicia region, reports The Sun. Direct UK services operated by Ryanair, Vueling, British Airways and Iberia …

Ryanair flights cancelled as Spain airport to shut impacting thousands of Brits

Ryanair flights cancelled as Spain airport to shut impacting thousands of Brits

An airport in Spain is due to shut from next week, with all scheduled flights cancelled. Santiago de Compostela Airport in northwest Spain will be closing for over a month, from April 23 to May 27. The planned closure is so that multi-million-pound maintenance work can take place at the base. During this time, the whole airport will be closed to air traffic. There are usually 30 flights from the UK to Santiago de Compostela Airport each week including from airports London Stansted, London Gatwick and London Heathrow, reports The Sun. Airlines that fly from the UK to the destination include Vueling, Ryanair and Iberia. Each airline tends to use aircraft that hold an average of 180 passengers. And with 30 flights a week, this means around 5,400 Brits could be impacted by the cancellations, according to The Sun. The other routes from the airport mainly include other spots in Spain such as Barcelona and Madrid. Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter In a statement on …