Santiago Airport (SCQ/LEST)
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site Santiago de Compostela was the final destination of the 9th century Way of St. James – and still attracts 270,000 pilgrims annually, including Pope Benedict who received a royal welcome during his own pilgrimage in 2010. |
| Granada | |
| Unserved route 4,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010 |
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| Jerez de la Frontera | |
| Unserved route 4,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010 |
| Balearic Islands |
| Europe |
| Germany |
| 38,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010 |
| Munich |
| Unserved route 6,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010 |
| Berlin |
| Unserved route 5,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010 |
| Frankfurt Main |
| Unserved route 36,000 passengers to Frankfurt Hahn in 2010; 5,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010 |
| Dusseldorf |
| Unserved route 5,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010 |
| Italy |
| 27,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia Region to Italy in 2010; |
| Rome |
| Unserved route 9,000 one way indirect traffic from Galicia Region in 2010 and 41,000 passengers to Rome Ciampino from Galicia Region in 2010; |
| Milan Malpensa |
| Unserved route 5,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010 |
| Nordic countries |
| 12,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia Region to the Nordic countries in 2010 |
| Copenhagen |
| Unserved route 4,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010 |
| Intercontinental |
| New York |
| Unserved route 12,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010, plus 11,000 additional passengers to other regions in the USA |
| Caracas |
| Unserved route 10,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010 |
| Buenos Aires |
| Unserved route 8,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010 |
| Mexico City |
| Unserved route 6,000 one way indirect passengers from Galicia in 2010 |
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Santiago and its region offers a fantastic range of music festivals and events – many of which inspired by the Way of St James.
Other major reasons to serve this airport
- Important cultural, gastronomic and heritage.
- Final destination of the Way of Saint James.
- 2.6 million catchment within a 2h drive.
- Santiago Airport handled 2.5 million passengers in 2011.
- Competitive airport charges.
Santiago saw the opening of five new routes in 2011 by easyJet and Ryanair.
Marketing and other support
- PR support for new routes such as press releases, flight opening press conferences, activities related to the inaugural flight, a banner at Aena Aeropuertos's S.A. web page during the start-up period, and advertising support in our airports. For further information, please contact
- Possible cooperation from the Spanish Tourism Board (Tourspain):
- Market information: statistics & market analysis on request at
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Besides its significant religious tourism, Santiago is also a conference city with some 100 annual congresses and exhibitions and 100 concerts in the 'Auditorio de Galicia'.
Catchment Area
- Within 30mins: 228,500
- Within 60mins: 1,317,100
- Within 120mins: 2,585,700
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Although the city's economy and commerce is rooted in its university and the Way of St James, Santiago's industry has diversified into several sectors including automotive, telecoms, pharmaceuticals and banking.
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
- For freight opportunities go to: www.clasanet.com
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Opened in 2011, the new terminal, control tower and other facilities allow Santiago to handle up to four million passengers per year.
Geography
- Santiago airport is situated about 10km to the northeast of the city.
Road Access:
- Main access: national motorway N-547, linking Santiago de Compostela with Lugo.
- Secondary access: dual carriageway that links the Santiago ring road to the national motorway N-547
Bus Access:
- Airport – A Coruña line
- Airport – Lugo line
- Santiago – Airport line
Infrastructure & Operations:
- 1 runway: 3,200m
- Slot Coordinated: Facilitated
- Operating hours: 24
- 1 Terminal
Important infrastructure developments and/or other news
Look for more regional information at:
- Regional Government of Galicia
- Santiago Tourism
- Hotel reservations in Santiago de Compostela
- Tourism. Santiago de Compostela City Hall
- A Coruña Provincial Council
- St James' Way
- Tourism in Spain
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Vital statistics
2011 figures
- Passengers (commercial): 2,221,461 domestic pax; 231,260 international pax.
- Air Transport Movements: 18,797 regular flights; 1,758 charter flights.
- Freight: 1,788 tons.
- Largest carriers (Top 10): Ryanair, Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, Spanair, Air Berlin, Air Nostrum, Orbest, Niki, easyJet.
