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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Santiago de Compostela Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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Calm airport. security staff does not bother you. is true they hasn’t a lot of presence, but the airport is safe. – pablas
SCQ Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport.
What to Expect
The small, recently built terminal at Santiago de Compostela Airport (code: SCQ) handles a variety of European routes. Amenities include a few shops and eateries, but none are open 24 hours, so plan if you’re staying overnight. Free WiFi helps pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge.
Sleeping in Santiago de Compostela Airport
Overnight sleepers are common here, partly due to pilgrims along the nearby Camino de Santiago. Reviews suggest the upstairs area, where seats are armrest-free, power outlets plentiful, and the atmosphere is quiet. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Santiago de Compostela Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is not open 24 hours. It typically operates from about 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM, closing after the last flight and reopening before the first. Hours may extend for late arrivals or departures.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated rest zones exist, but comfortable seating without armrests is available outside check-in and on the third floor public area. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Santiago de Compostela Airport:
- Hotel Garcas – Budget hotel. Approx. 5 minutes by car. Public bus stops nearby with service to the airport. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Santiago de Compostela, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door.
- Santiago VIP Lounge – Location: Airside, near gates 6 and 7. Hours: 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (€33.90 adults, €15.60 children 6-10, free under 5) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Eligible customers travelling on oneworld or SkyTeam member airlines.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food options include the Eating Point Food Court (airside, Level 1) with Lavazza, Sabores de Galicia, and Pizza N’ Co, plus a cafeteria landside. None are open 24 hours; most close by about 10:00 PM or after the last flight.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Lockers and bicycle storage are available. Enquire at the Information Desk on Level 1. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Rate: €5.80 per day (or part thereof).
Mobile Charging
Limited power outlets are available near some seating areas and in the Eating Point Food Court. No dedicated charging stations.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available. Connect to the “Aena WiFi” network. Registration may be required. Connection quality may vary.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available in the Arrivals Hall and Departures Floor. Fees may apply.
- Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available.
- Children’s Play Area – Play areas are available landside (Ground Floor) and airside (1st Floor).
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available, along with a small selection of shops, including Relay convenience stores both landside and airside.
- Information Desk – Located landside (P1).
- Luggage Wrapping – Available in the check-in hall (First Floor).
- Medical Services – First aid services are available on the 1st Floor, Departures Level.
- Post Office – Postal services are available landside on Floors 0 and 1.
- Police Station – Located on the first floor of the Departures hall.
- Work Area – Work areas with seating and charging ports are available airside in Boarding Areas A and B.
The airport is 12 km northeast of Santiago de Compostela (20-30 minutes by road).
Bus
Bus Line 6A connects the airport to Santiago (Hórreo 23 Intermodal Station, 30-40 minutes), with services to Lugo and A Coruña; Sobrado and Burela connections are indirect or unconfirmed. For more information, visit the Santiago Airport website.
Car Rentals
On-site car rental agencies include Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Europcar • Hertz • Sixt. Location: Floor 0, Arrivals area.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
As of 2025, the flat taxi rate to central Santiago is approximately €23. Metered rates apply for all other destinations.
Last updated: 2026-03-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.