Santiago de Compostela to Madrid (SCQ–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SCQ–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iberia leads the route. The flight covers 300 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AT, AV, LA, VY | 31 | 319, 320, 32A, CRK | 1h15 | – | Oneworld | AT, AV, LA, VY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Santiago de Compostela
| Metric | SCQ→MAD | LCG→MAD | VGO→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SCQ | – | 28 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 20 | 21 |
| Weekly flights | 94 | 324 | 325 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 10m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
SCQ: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago de Compostela, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
SCQ–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SCQ to MAD
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia. With 94 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SCQ to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SCQ to MAD ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 300 miles (483 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 172 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Culleredo (LCG), Vigo (VGO) and Porto (OPO).