Travelling from Rome to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): What you need to know
Santiago de Compostela (where Santiago de Compostela Airport is located) and Rome share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Rome to SCQ.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Rome to SCQ that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between FCO and SCQ include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rome to Santiago de Compostela Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Here's where you can connect between Rome Ciampino Airport and SCQ:
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Seville Airport (SVQ)
You can reach CIA from central Rome in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Rome to SCQ flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Rome Ciampino Airport:
Most flights that leave Rome Ciampino Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
If you have a late flight from Rome to Santiago de Compostela Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SCQ:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Rome to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Central Santiago de Compostela is around 11 kilometres from Santiago de Compostela Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
$69 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Return flights start at $130. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rome to SCQ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Cheap Rome to Santiago de Compostela Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ). June is the peak month for travel to Santiago de Compostela. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in May.
Lock in a Rome to SCQ plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santiago de Compostela to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Santiago de Compostela Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Santiago de Compostela
Start your Santiago de Compostela trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Santiago de Compostela Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Centro histórico Santiago de compostela, Plaza del Obradoiro and Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela are must-visits when exploring Santiago de Compostela.
Explore more of Spain
Santiago de Compostela is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. Around 137 kilometres northeast of Santiago de Compostela, a visit to Ribadeo will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Playa de las Catedrales, Mirador Praia das Catedrais and Mirador Acantilados Isla Pancha.
Have time for another stop? Head onward to Vegadeo. It's roughly 129 kilometres northeast of Santiago de Compostela and boasts highlights like Cioyo Waterfalls.