Santiago de Compostela to London, Essex (SCQ–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR8379
FR Ryanair
73H
2:00 PM
CEST
3:10 PM
BST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8378
FR Ryanair
73H
7:40 AM
BST T1
10:50 AM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Santiago de Compostela to London, Essex
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 740 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 17 1-stop hubs

SCQ–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 740 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SCQ–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 73H 2h10
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SCQ to STN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCQ to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,340
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Santiago de Compostela

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric SCQ→STN OPO→STN
Distance from SCQ 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 23
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of SCQ with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Santiago de Compostela.
SCQ: CEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago de Compostela, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
740 mi / 1,191 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter the UK visa-free for up to 6 months as tourists or business visitors. Since Brexit, you must use a passport. Spanish national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No minimum validity period beyond that is required.

You will pass through UK Border Force on arrival. Have your return ticket and accommodation details ready. The officer may ask about your purpose and funds. For visits under 6 months, no advance application is needed. You cannot work on a tourist entry, even unpaid volunteering in most cases.

The UK is rolling out an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. As of 2025, EU nationals including Spanish citizens do not yet need an ETA, but this is expected to change. Check gov.uk before booking. If you had pre-settled or settled status from living in the UK before Brexit, you enter under those rights instead of as a visitor.

SCQ–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santiago de Compostela to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance740 mi / 1,191 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: SCQ
IATA / ICAOSCQ / LEST
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation1,213 ft / 370 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCQ to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 740 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SCQ to STN. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GVA, VLC, FEZ, TFS, BSL, AGP, ACE, EWR, RAK, DUB, BCN, LHR, LPA, PMI, MAD, SVQ and FUE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Santiago de Compostela.
Yes, return flights from STN to SCQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SCQ to STN

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SCQ to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCQ to STN ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 740 miles (1,191 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Porto (OPO).