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\n\t\tThe airport will be closed for a month to complete necessary renovations (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tThe airport will be closed for a month to complete necessary renovations (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
A popular Spanish<\/a> airport operating 30 flights from the UK each week is set to close for a month due to runway resurfacing work.<\/p>\n Santiago-Rosal\u00eda de Castro Airport \u2013 which is sometimes known as Santiago de Compostela Airport \u2013 serves 3.2 million passengers every year, making it the second busiest airport in Northern Spain.<\/p>\n The airport, located in Galicia, has announced that it would be closing its doors from tomorrow Thursday, April 23 to Wednesday, May 27, stating on its website<\/a> that: \u2018During this period, the airport will be closed to all air traffic, and no takeoffs or landings will take place.\u2019<\/p>\n Currently, major airlines such as Vueling,\u00a0Ryanair<\/a>, and Iberia all operate flights to Santiago-Rosal\u00eda de Castro, meaning a number of holidaymakers could be impacted by the cancellations.<\/p>\n Galicia, sometimes referred to as the \u2018Cornwall of Spain\u2019 due to its rugged coastline and vast green spaces, has become increasingly popular with Brits over the last few years.<\/p>\n \t\t \t\t\t\tBest of Metro Deals\t\t\t<\/p>\n Get exclusive\u00a0discounts\u00a0with\u00a0Metro Deals<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 save on getaways and spa days.\u00a0Powered by Wowcher<\/p>\n Bannatyne Spa: Spa day for two with treatments, lunch & prosecco \u2014\u00a0save up to 57%\u00a0off.<\/p>\n Get deal now<\/a><\/p>\n Mystery Escape: Hotel stay with return flights from as low as \u00a392pp \u2014\u00a0save on worldwide holiday packages.<\/p>\n Get deal now<\/a><\/p>\n Beach Retreat (Lanzarote): 4* Lanzarote beach holiday with flights \u2014\u00a0save up to 58%.<\/p>\n Get deal now<\/a><\/p>\n With 30 flights a week from the UK, and given the fact that most commercial planes carry an average of 180 passengers, these cancellations mean over 5,000 Brits will be impacted.<\/p>\n The airport is currently encouraging any customers who\u2019re concerned about either flight status, schedule changes, or possible rebooking, to contact their airline.<\/p>\n Are there alternative airports nearby?<\/p>\n If you\u2019re planning a trip to the region, you\u2019ll be happy to hear that there are alternative airports you can fly to.<\/p>\n For example, A Coru\u00f1a<\/a> (LCG), also known as Alvedro airport, is a key regional airport\u00a0just a 50 minute drive away from Santiago-Rosal\u00eda de Castro.<\/p>\n While it typically handles domestic traffic, there are a few select international routes available.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re still keen to spend the first week of May soaking up some Spanish rays, you could fly from London Heathrow<\/a> to Alvedro for \u00a3189.<\/p>\n Your other option is Vigo airport, slightly further south. If you\u2019re prepared to perhaps take a longer car journey to your final destination, a flight from Luton<\/a> to Vigo will only cost \u00a3141.<\/p>\n \t\t This won\u2019t be the only aviation news bringing Brits stress this week.<\/p>\n A few days ago, easyJet passengers learned they could face flight cancellations<\/a> as jet fuel costs surge to unprecedented levels following Iran<\/a>\u2019s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n Boss Kenton Jarvis told media outlets: \u2018We have visibility to the middle of May.\u2019<\/p>\n While the budget carrier insists \u2018we have no concerns\u2019, it\u2019s unlikely to do much to quell travellers\u2019 fears, given that \u2018mid-May\u2019 is just four weeks away.<\/p>\n Ryanair<\/a>\u00a0shared a similar sentiment earlier this month.\u00a0<\/p>\n A spokesperson told\u00a0Metro: \u2018We don\u2019t expect any near-term fuel shortages, but the situation is fluid. At present our fuel suppliers can guarantee supply to mid-end May.\u2019<\/p>\n However, they also warned: \u2018If the closure of the Hormuz Straits continues into May or June then we cannot rule out risks to fuel supplies.\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tBrits are waking up to the \u2018unique region\u2019 of Galicia \t\t\t<\/p>\n While the closure of Santiago-Rosal\u00eda de Castro Airport may act as a bit of a bump in the road, it shouldn\u2019t put you off visiting Galicia<\/a> \u2013 a special corner of Northern Spain that is quickly becoming one of Brits\u2019 favourite Summer spots.<\/p>\n Just 20 minutes from the airport is Santiago de Compostela City, famously the final destination of the Camino de Santiago, an iconic ancient pilgrimage. <\/p>\n But there is more to Galicia than its capital.<\/p>\n Visit the C\u00edes Islands, famously known as the \u2018islands of the Gods\u2019, for deep-blue seas and beachy beauty. In fact, one of the area\u2019s biggest pulls is Rodas Beach, named one of the\u00a0best 50 beaches in the world<\/a>.<\/p>\n Or, why not check out Pontevedra. With its Renaissance and Baroque architecture, visitors say exploring the narrow streets of Pontevedra feels like \u2018stepping back in time.\u2019<\/p>\n Galicia could just become your new favourite Eurosummer destination.<\/p>\n \t\t This article was first published on April 17 and has been updated.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Santiago-Rosal\u00eda](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776840973_588_GettyImages-2166472706.jpg\")
\n\t\tOver 5,000 Brits will likely be affected by the closure (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"La](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776840973_687_GettyImages-689731744.jpg\")
\n\t\tGalicia has become a popular tourist destinations in Europe (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Hercules](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776840973_538_GettyImages-1434342328.jpg\")
\n\t\tThe area has a lot to offer, from scenery to incredible culture (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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