Here’s the latest: Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) is scheduled to be closed for runway resurfacing and related works from April 23 to May 27, 2026, during which no air traffic will operate. All flights to and from SCQ are canceled during the closure, with reopening planned for May 27, 2026, after the works are completed. Travelers should contact their airlines promptly for rebooking options and updated schedules. [source: multiple outlets reporting the AENA/SCQ closure and dates][1][2][3][4]
If you’re planning through Prague or elsewhere in Europe, consider alternatives such as flying into nearby hubs (e.g., Coruño, Vigo, or La Coruña’s larger airports) or rerouting via Madrid or Lisbon, depending on your itinerary and airline options. I can check current flight alternatives and help draft a rebooking plan if you share your origin, dates, and preferred airports.[4][5]
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centreforaviation.comRyanair has cancelled all flights to Santiago de Compostela Airport from Stansted Airport in Essex as it closes to passengers.
ground.newsSantiago de Compostela Airport will close from April to May 2026, disrupting flights. Check cancellations, passenger rights, and best alternative routes to Galicia.
www.crystaltravel.co.ukSantiago de Compostela Airport closure announced. Learn what this means for Camino travelers, where to fly instead, and how to plan your trip.
waw.travelSantiago de Compostela Airport in northwest Spain is set to close for a month for multi-million-euro maintenance work on its runways and other infrastructure and all flights to and from the airport have been cancelled.The airport...
www.geo.tvAirlines that fly from the UK to the destination include Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia and British Airways
ground.newsSantiago 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.ukAviation meltdown in Europe! 📉 Major hubs grounded as Santiago closes and Munich faces technical failures. Is your flight affected? Check live updates.
www.traveltourister.comSantiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport in northern Spain will close for five weeks from April 23 to May 27 for runway resurfacing. This closure will significantly disrupt travel during the busy spring period, impacting hundreds of flights. Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for updates on flight status and rebooking options.
economictimes.indiatimes.comThe disruption is expected to affect many UK travellers.
www.express.co.uk