Rosalía de Castro Airport in Santiago de Compostela, named after the great Galician poet, lies at Lavacolla, east of the city. The village's name is linked to the Way of St James: according to tradition, pilgrims washed in the river here before reaching the cathedral. Today many travellers fly from here at the end of the Camino, or arrive to explore Galicia.
Arrivals, departures and aircraft in flight
Below you will find today's arrivals and departures board, updated continuously, and a map of the aircraft flying right now within 110 km of the airport, with altitude, speed and distance. Times are Spanish local time, the same as Central European Time.
Updated continuously. Always check with your airline.
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In red, aircraft below 2,400 m, that is taking off or landing. Open ADS-B data from adsb.lol (ODbL licence).
Getting to town
- Bus: links the terminal with the centre and the bus and train stations in about 20 to 35 minutes.
- Taxi: rank outside arrivals; the old town is about 20 minutes away.
- Hire car: useful for the Costa da Morte and the Rías Baixas.
Practical tips
- Documents: EU citizens only need a valid identity card or passport.
- Aena: almost all Spanish airports are run by Aena; its website offers car parks to book online at lower prices.
- Canary Islands: the islands are outside the EU VAT area, so customs allowances apply to some purchases on the way back.
- Taxis: in cities, fares from the airport are often fixed or include an airport supplement; ask before getting in.
To explore the destination see our guide to Santiago de Compostela. See also all Spanish airports and getting to and around Spain.