Santiago de Compostela Airport Taxi – fixed price, door to door, 24 hours a day
Land at Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) and step straight to a driver holding your name. One price locked before you book — luggage, tolls and VAT included — and it doesn't move if passport control does. Pre-booked private transfers to the old town, anywhere in Galicia, every stage of the Camino, and beyond.
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airport to old town
typical drive
pre-booked transfer
including night landings
seats available
Fixed fare guarantee
No meter · No surge · No surprises
The rank works. Pre-booking removes the three things that go wrong.
SCQ is a compact, well-run airport with a regulated taxi rank right outside arrivals. Most of the time you can walk out and get straight into a cab. Pre-booking a private transfer is for the moments when "most of the time" isn't good enough — and for every destination the rank cannot serve.
The bunching problem
Three flights land together
SCQ traffic is spiky. When a Ryanair, a Vueling and an Iberia flight all land inside twenty minutes — common in peak season — the rank empties and the queue forms fast. Your pre-booked driver is already assigned and already there.
The late-night problem
Rank thins after 23:00
Late easyJet and Ryanair arrivals regularly land after midnight. The rank is thinner then. A pre-booked transfer means someone is waiting regardless of the hour — no app guessing, no rank anxiety.
The "beyond the city" problem
Camino, coast and Galicia
The rank serves the city. It will not take a group to Sarria to start the Camino Francés, or to Fisterra at the end. We cover all of Galicia and northern Portugal with a fixed price agreed before you fly.
Fixed fares from Santiago Airport (SCQ)
Every fare below is per vehicle, includes all passengers up to the vehicle limit, and covers tolls, VAT, airport access and luggage. The price you see before booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge, no night tariff add-ons for the transfers themselves.
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Sedan (1–3 pax) | MPV / Van (1–7 pax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago city centre / old town | 12 km | ~20 min | from €35 | from €50 |
| A Coruña | 65 km | ~50 min | from €95 | from €120 |
| Vigo | 90 km | ~1 h | from €115 | from €145 |
| Pontevedra | 55 km | ~40 min | from €80 | from €105 |
| Lugo | 100 km | ~1 h 10 | from €130 | from €165 |
| Sarria (Camino Francés start) | 120 km | ~1 h 30 | from €145 | from €185 |
| Ourense | 115 km | ~1 h 20 | from €145 | from €185 |
| Fisterra / Costa da Morte | ~115 km | ~1 h 25 | from €155 | from €195 |
| Porto (Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport) | ~145 km | ~1 h 45 | from €210 | from €265 |
Fares are per vehicle, not per person, and include all passengers, luggage, tolls, airport access and VAT. Your exact quote depends on your drop-off address and group size — enter your details above and the price you see is the price you pay.
What's included, and what genuinely isn't
Included
- checkMeet and greet in arrivals with a name sign
- check60 minutes free waiting after your flight lands
- checkAll luggage that fits the vehicle you booked
- checkChild and booster seats, requested at booking
- checkTolls, airport fees and VAT
- checkLive flight monitoring — a delayed landing costs you nothing extra
Not included
- arrow_rightExtra stops added on the day (declare at booking and we'll price them in)
- arrow_rightWaiting beyond 60 minutes, charged in 15‑minute blocks
- arrow_rightOversized items — bikes, surfboards, pilgrim packs over 85L. Carried free when declared; an undeclared oversized item changes which vehicle we send
- arrow_rightGratuities — never expected, always welcome
Taxi, transfer, bus or hire car — getting from SCQ into Santiago
There is no rail station at Santiago Airport, so your realistic options are four. This is the honest breakdown — including the times a pre-booked transfer is not the right answer.
| Option | Cost | Door-to-door | Runs | Luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pre-booked private transfer
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from €35 / vehicle | 20 min | 24/7, booked in advance | Included, declared in advance | Groups, families, Camino pilgrims, late arrivals, destinations outside the city |
| Official taxi rank | €23 fixed (city centre) | 20 min | Meets flights; thinner after 23:00 | Small per-bag supplement possible | Solo or couples, daytime arrivals, light bags, city-centre hotel |
| Airport bus (line 6A / Tussa) | ~€1 / person | 35–45 min | Approx 06:00–00:30, every 20–30 min | You carry it; overhead racks are limited | Solo budget travellers with a backpack, staying near a bus stop |
| Hire car | €35–70 / day + fuel + parking | 20 min + desk time | Desks in terminal, staffed to flight times | Whatever fits in the boot | Touring Rías Baixas, Costa da Morte or rural Galicia over several days |
The group maths
Four pilgrims splitting a pre-booked MPV transfer to the city centre works out at around €12–15 per person — close to two bus fares, with door-to-door service, name-board pickup, and driver waiting if your connection is late. For groups, it is almost always the right answer on cost alone.
Right vehicle, right size, right from the terminal
We match the vehicle to your group before you land. Solo business travellers, families with car seats, seven-person Camino groups, and conference coaches of 54 — all covered. Select your category at booking; the driver arrives in the correct vehicle.
Saloon / Sedan
1–3 pax3 bags
Mercedes E-Class or equivalent. The standard solo and couples vehicle — clean, climate-controlled, comfortable on the A-54.
Business / First Class
1–3 pax3 bags
Mercedes S-Class or equivalent. Suited to corporate arrivals, executive travel, and anyone who wants leather seats and privacy.
MPV / People Carrier
1–7 pax7 bags (or pilgrim packs + poles)
Mercedes Vito or similar. The pilgrim group and family workhorse — packs, poles and walking boots all fit without sacrificing passenger seats.
Minibus & Coach
9–54 seatsDedicated luggage hold
Tour parties, pilgrim groups, conference delegates, wedding guests and choirs arriving on one flight. Luggage is loaded for you.
Child seats, free
Infant carriers, toddler seats and boosters, fitted before you arrive. Declare children's ages and weights at booking — Spanish law requires an approved restraint for children under 135 cm.
Wheelchair accessible
Ramp-equipped vehicles are limited in Galicia and book out quickly. Request at least 48 hours ahead and we will confirm in writing before your departure.
Bikes, boards and oversized gear
Carried free when declared at booking. A boxed bike or surfboard changes which vehicle we send — undeclared oversized items will not fit in a standard saloon. Declare at booking.
SCQ to your Camino starting point — fixed price, all routes
Most pilgrims fly into Santiago and need to get to their starting point before walking back. We cover every major route start — from the classic 100 km minimum in Sarria to the full French Way from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the Coastal Route from Baiona, or the English Way from Ferrol. Your luggage and your pilgrims all go in one vehicle at one fixed price.
Camino Francés
Most popular route
Start in Sarria (100 km minimum for the Compostela), Lugo, or Burgos. We transfer you and your gear; the walk starts from there.
SCQ → Sarria from €145
Camino Portugués
Via Porto or Tui
Start your Portuguese Way from Tui on the Spanish side, or we transfer you to Porto Airport to begin from the Portuguese side.
SCQ → Tui from €135 · Porto from €210
Camino Inglés
From Ferrol or A Coruña
Historically the route of British pilgrims arriving by sea. Transfer to Ferrol (120 km route) or A Coruña (75 km route).
SCQ → Ferrol from €115 · A Coruña from €95
Camino del Norte
Coastal northern route
Starting point in Irún or further east. Long transfer quoted on request — or join the route at Oviedo or Ribadeo for a shorter walk.
Contact us for a quote
Fisterra post-Camino
The traditional end point
Finished your Camino and heading to the lighthouse at the "end of the world"? We transfer from the cathedral to Fisterra, and back to SCQ.
Santiago → Fisterra from €140
Pilgrim luggage transfer
Walk light, ship your pack
Your bag moves ahead stage by stage while you walk. Declare weight and dimensions at booking. Ideal for walkers with back or knee concerns.
Ask us at booking
Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport, explained
The airport was renamed in honour of the Galician poet Rosalía de Castro, but you'll still see it listed as Santiago de Compostela Airport, SCQ, or simply Lavacolla — the parish it sits in. It is the largest airport in Galicia and the main international gateway for Camino pilgrims worldwide.
The basics
SCQ · LEST
IATA / ICAO codes
One terminal
Open 24 hours
Lavacolla
12–13 km east of the city
A-54 / N-54
No tolls, no low-emission zone
passengers in 2025
rail station at the airport
airport operator
Inside the terminal
Everything happens in one building, which is why SCQ feels calm compared with Barajas or El Prat. Check-in and security are on level 1. Arrivals, baggage reclaim, car-hire desks, tourist information and ground transport are all on the ground floor.
Airlines and routes at SCQ
SCQ serves a broad mix of European leisure and hub-connection traffic. Ryanair and Vueling account for the majority of movements. Seasonal UK capacity from easyJet means late-night arrivals are routine in summer — which is when pre-booking pays most.
| Airline | Key routes |
|---|---|
| Ryanair | London Stansted, London Gatwick, Dublin, Manchester, Brussels Charleroi and multiple European leisure destinations |
| Vueling | Barcelona, Madrid — principal hub connections for onward Iberian travel |
| Iberia | Madrid Barajas — gateway to Iberia's long-haul network |
| easyJet | Seasonal UK routes including Bristol, Edinburgh and London Luton |
| Aer Lingus | Dublin |
| KLM | Amsterdam Schiphol, connecting to the KLM/Air France global network |
| Lufthansa | Frankfurt hub connections |
| United | Seasonal direct transatlantic service to Newark — the longest non-stop route from SCQ |
When SCQ gets busy
Traffic peaks between May and September, and Holy Years bring a further surge of pilgrims. The heaviest arrival banks are late morning and mid-evening, which is exactly when the taxi rank thins out and pre-booking pays for itself. Holy Year 2027 will see exceptional demand — book early.
Where to find your driver at SCQ
Arrivals pick-up
Ground floor, forecourt outside the arrivals hall exit.
Taxi rank to the right of the exit ·
Buses to the left ·
Pre-booked cars wait in the short-stay forecourt.
Your driver holds a name board. Look for it immediately as you exit baggage reclaim — in a small terminal it's easy to spot.
Airport address
Aeroporto de Santiago–Rosalía de Castro
Lavacolla, 15820 Santiago de Compostela
A Coruña, Galicia, Spain
42.8964° N, 8.4153° W
Route from the city: Autovía A-54 eastbound, exit Aeroporto. No tolls, no low-emission zone.
Worth knowing before you arrive — Santiago and Galicia
Santiago de Compostela is a UNESCO World Heritage city of around 100,000 people, built around one of the most important Christian pilgrimage destinations in the world. It is also a working university city with excellent food, a thriving arts scene, and some of the most reliable rain in Spain — pack a waterproof regardless of the season.
Cathedral de Santiago
The Romanesque and Baroque masterpiece that has drawn pilgrims since the 9th century. The Botafumeiro incense burner swings during high mass — time your arrival to catch it. The Pilgrim's Mass is at noon daily.
Praza do Obradoiro
The great granite square where pilgrims arrive, collapse and weep. Flanked by the Hostal dos Reis Católicos — built as a pilgrims' hospital in 1499 and now one of the oldest hotels in the world.
Mercado de Abastos
The city's food market — its most-visited site after the cathedral. Buy percebes, pulpo a feira, or a wheel of queso tetilla, and have a nearby bar cook it for you on the spot.
Fisterra & Costa da Morte
The traditional end of the pilgrimage — the lighthouse at the "end of the world." The Costa da Morte coastline beyond it is one of Spain's most dramatic and least-visited stretches.
Rías Baixas
The Atlantic inlets of Pontevedra and Vigo — the heartland of Albariño wine, mussel rafts and sailing culture. Cambados, O Grove and the Illa de Arousa are all within easy day-trip range.
Parque da Alameda
The best postcard view of the cathedral's three towers rising above the granite roofline. Free, and worth the small climb — best in the hour before sunset when the stone turns golden.
Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
Peter Eisenman's vast curved-stone hilltop complex. Architecture enthusiasts make the trip specifically for this; everyone else comes for the panorama back over the old town and the Galician hills.
Museo do Pobo Galego
Galician life, fishing boats, trades, music and costume inside a former convent — and a triple-helix stone staircase that alone justifies the entrance fee. Free on weekends.
What the weather is actually like
Galicia is the greenest corner of Spain because it rains regularly year-round. Summers (July–August) are warm and drier — roughly 22°C average — and the best time for the Camino. Autumn brings spectacular colours and quieter trails. Pack a waterproof regardless of when you visit; the local saying is that the rain in Galicia is "menuda" — fine and horizontal.
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