Travelling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Valencia Airport (VLC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Valencia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Santiago de Compostela and Valencia follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 28 Santiago de Compostela Airport to Valencia Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 05:50 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:45 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your SCQ to VLC flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Valencia (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Valencia Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates SCQ to VLC flights. An exceptional 80.52% of its departures on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Valencia Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SCQ and VLC:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Bilbao Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Valencia Airport (VLC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Valencia Airport flight is 15 €. A return plane ticket right now is 30 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SCQ to VLC.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Valencia Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SCQ to VLC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Valencia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
81.44% of flights departing from Santiago de Compostela Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from SCQ.
To get to Santiago de Compostela Airport from central Santiago de Compostela, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SCQ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Valencia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC)
If you're getting in on a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Valencia Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near VLC:
Grab a Valencia Airport rental car and explore Valencia and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Click and Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Valencia Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
Valencia Airport to the centre of Valencia has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Valencia Airport (VLC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Valencia Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Valencia in January.
The warmest month in Valencia is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Valencia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCQ to VLC in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Valencia. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres west of Valencia. No trip is complete without experiencing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.