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Only Vueling operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Santiago de Compostela.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £170 return, compared with £182 via a stopover through Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Vueling and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela most commonly connect through:

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) – 20% of one-stop connections

Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £154 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £208, a difference of £55. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela:

• Earliest: departs at 07:40 and lands at 09:46
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 22:16.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £174. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela takes 2h 06m, covering 689 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £124 to £962. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £53, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 58m, compared to 7h 16m via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) and 12h 31m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Santiago de Compostela is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Goldcar Rental SP
· CLICK RENT
· Ok Mobility
· Go By Car
· Record go

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santiago de Compostela range from £121 to £249, with an average of £174 over the past 12 months. Anything below £121 counts as a good deal.