Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
Frankfurt and Santiago de Compostela follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from FRA to SCQ start from 09:10 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 13:40 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Frankfurt Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flights.
Your FRA to SCQ flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Lufthansa is your gateway to exploring Santiago de Compostela (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport offered by this carrier.
Lufthansa tops the list for bookings on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between FRA and SCQ:
EuroAirport Swiss
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight is C$168. A round-trip ticket right now is C$341. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FRA to SCQ.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from FRA to SCQ.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Frankfurt Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights taking off from Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near FRA? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
If you're landing on a late Frankfurt Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SCQ:
Pick up a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car and discover Santiago de Compostela and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Click and Rent and OK Mobility are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Santiago de Compostela Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santiago de Compostela. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport for August if you'd like to go to Santiago de Compostela during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to SCQ in February. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Salamanca is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Santiago de Compostela. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Teo is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 14 kilometres south of Santiago de Compostela. No trip is complete without dropping by Catarata Teo, Área Recreativa Mouromorto and Ponte Medieval de Pontevea.
