Around 3.6 million people travel through Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport each year.
However, the airport has been closed until the end of May so resurfacing works can take place on the runway.
When will Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport be closed?
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport closed on April 23 and won’t reopen until May 27 due to runway resurfacing work.
Its website continues: “During this period, 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.”
How does this closure affect British travellers?
Around 30 flights run each week between the UK and Santiago-Rosalía de Castro 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
All these flights will be cancelled while the airport is closed, affecting thousands of Brits travelling to southwest Spain.
Nearest alternative airports
For those still looking to travel to the area, the two closest alternatives to Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport are:
- A Coruña Airport (around 75 km away)
- Vigo Airport (100 km)
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