London to Santiago de Compostela (LGW–SCQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LGW–SCQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 689 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: BA, IB | 7 | 320 | 2h10 | – | – | BA, IB |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Santiago de Compostela from London
| Metric | LGW→SCQ | LHR→SCQ | STN→SCQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi | 54 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 7 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 25m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · SCQ: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Santiago de Compostela.
British passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 113.40 per person per day, minimum EUR 1,020.60 for any stay, as set by Spanish authorities). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. The Canary Islands and Balearic Islands are part of the Schengen zone and count toward the same 90 days.
Direct flights from London to Madrid run 2 hours 25 minutes, to Barcelona 2 hours 15 minutes, to Malaga 2 hours 50 minutes. Budget carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Wizz Air) serve dozens of UK-Spain routes from regional airports. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for short visits but an International Driving Permit (IDP) is technically required for car rental, though most rental agencies accept the UK license alone.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–SCQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to SCQ
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LGW to SCQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to SCQ is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 689 miles (1,108 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR) and London, Essex (STN).