Travelling from Granada Airport (GRX) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Granada and Santiago de Compostela are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Your GRX to SCQ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Granada Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GRX and SCQ:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Granada Airport (GRX) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Granada Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight is $59. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $252. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GRX to SCQ if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Granada Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Granada Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Granada Airport (GRX)
Granada Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from GRX arrive at their destination as scheduled 86.9% of the time.
Granada Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Granada. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near GRX? If you're boarding an early flight from Granada Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Granada Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SCQ instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Click and Rent or OK Mobility and discover more of Santiago de Compostela and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Santiago de Compostela Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Santiago de Compostela. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Granada Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Santiago de Compostela in January.
Book your flight from Granada Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport for August if you want to visit Santiago de Compostela during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRX to SCQ in February. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Santiago de Compostela, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey about 322 kilometres south-east to Salamanca to tick off its top attractions. From Plaza Mayor to S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Teo is another standout destination in Spain and is around 14 kilometres south of Santiago de Compostela. No trip is complete without experiencing Catarata Teo, Área Recreativa Mouromorto and Ponte Medieval de Pontevea.
