Search Flights from Cadiz to Santiago De Compostela

Since there is no airport in Cadiz, you need to use either Jerez Airport, the closest to the city, or Seville International Airport. Alongside international flights in both airports, there are daily domestic flights to big cities in Spain such as Barcelona and Madrid. 

If you will make your return flight from Jerez Airport, you can get there quickly and easily by taxi, which should cost around 50 euro. Car rental is also one of the most preferred forms of transport. You can follow the A4 to reach Jerez Airport and the journey should take 30 minutes on average. The rental car can be left in a special area in front of the main terminal building designated for this purpose. It’s also possible to reach the airport if you take a train from the city centre. You should reach Jerez Airport by train in 46 minutes. There are also airport shuttle services. It's a good idea to try and find out the departure times and bus stops for these before the journey. The cheapest alternative is taking the bus but you should bear in mind that with this option it will take you more than an hour to get to the airport.  

If your plane is leaving from Seville International Airport then you can reach the airport quite comfortably with a rental car. You should get to the airport in an hour and a half by following the AP4 or A4. Taking the train is another alternative. You can reach the airport in two and a half hours if you take the train that leaves for Seville from Cadiz. Once you’ve reached Seville, you will find free shuttles just in front of the train station, and after a short journey with these will take you to the front of the terminal building. There aren’t any shuttle services that leave for Seville International Airport from Cadiz, but you can take the bus to Seville and then take another bus from there to reach the airport. While this is the most economic transport option, you should keep in mind that it will take you over two hours to reach the airport. 

When planning your trip make sure you bear in mind that the fares for taxis increase in Spain during the weekends and that they charge extra for each of your luggage. In addition, you will need an internationally accepted drivers license in order to rent a car.

Airport Information

Jerez Airport, also known as La Perra Airport, is 8km from the centre of Jerez and 45 kilometres from Cadiz. There is a large pilot instruction centre in the airport grounds. Almost half of the flights to the airport are domestic. Majority of international flights are from Germany and London. There are also seasonal flights to Vienna, Brussels, and Luxembourg. There is a small food court and some shops where you can buy books, gift items, clothing, and accessories. Seville International Airport is also locally known as San Pablo Airport. It’s 10 kilometres from Seville city centre, and 130 kilometres from Cadiz. There is free Wi-Fi, and dining and shopping options to cater for different needs in this small but quite modern airport, which is closed between 01:00 – 04:00 at night.  

It is possible to easily travel by bus between Santiago Airport, one of the busiest airports in Spain, and the surrounding areas. If you choose to rent a car or use your own vehicle, you would have the chance to travel to many points from Santiago Airport without difficulty.

The distance of the airport to Santiago de Compostela is about 13 kilometers, and you can take advantage of traveling by taxi on this route. Taxis are a good option especially for those passengers who do not prefer to rent a car from the airport but also looking for a vehicle that is faster, comfortable, and able to conveniently carry luggage compared to buses.

Reaching Santiago de Compostela by a taxi that you can among the ones waiting in front of the terminal of Santiago Airport takes about 20 minutes; however, this duration might go up to 30-35 minutes if you choose buses as a means of transportation from Santiago Airport. You can still reach the popular points of Santiago de Compostela in 20-25 minutes with a car you rent from the airport.

Taxi 

The taxis carrying passengers to the city from Santiago Airport serve with a fixed rate of 21 Euros. After negotiating with the driver about the fare which might vary according the distance you want to travel, the date you are travelling on and even the hour travelling with a taxi from the ones waiting in front of the terminal, you can opt for choosing a vehicle at Santiago Airport. The taximeter prices in Santiago start from 3.70 € during weekdays from 7 am to 10 pm. Every extra kilometers during these day and between these hours costs 0.95 €. If you are planning to take a taxi during weekday between 10 pm and 7 am the minimum you would pay is 5 €. During the weekends and holidays, on the other hand, the minimum opening rate would be 4.25 €. The fares of taxis for waiting vary between 19.30 € and 28.80 €. After exiting the terminal you can get information about the current fares from the taxi drivers and then start your ride to the city center by taking one of the Santiago Airport taxis. If you would like to talk to the companies serving at Santiago Airport you can reach Euro Taxi by calling 981 535 154 and Radiotaxi by calling 981 569 292.

Public Transportation

Means of public transportation, waiting for their passengers outside of the terminal of Santiago Airport, offer a fast and comfortable to their passengers that would not be expected from them. It is both practical and affordable to travel directly to the points in the city center including Plaza de Galicia, Rúa da Rosa, bus terminal, train station and Capilla San Lázaro from the airport by buses. You can get detailed information about the buses serving to the passengers willing to reach the city center from Santiago Airport by calling 981 588 111. 

It is also possible to get on the Lugo buses from the airport and get off at stops such as Palas de Rei, Ferreiros, Arca and Mélida. 

If you get on Sobrado buses, on the other hand, departing from Santiago Airport you will have the chance to directly travel to points including Boimorto, Arzúa and Arca.

Travelling with buses going to A Coruña and Burela routes from Santiago Airport is another option to make benefit while travelling to the centers in close proximity to Santiago Airport. You can get off in front of Hotel Atlántico if you take one of the buses going in the direction of A Coruña.

Burela buses on the other hand are a good option to directly travel to points like Mondoñedo, Ribadeo, Vilalba, Foz, Viverio and Curtis without needing to change to another vehicle.

If the routes of the buses are outside of your desired destination, you can opt for continuing with a taxi after you get off in the city center.

Car Rental

Car rental companies like Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Eurpocar, Sixt and Hertz located in the terminal of Santiago Airport are providing ease to those passengers willing to rent a car from the airport. If you opt for renting a car at the airport, it is possible for you to reach any point you desire in the center of Santiago de Compostela in about 20 minutes with your rental car. If you are planning to rent a car, keep in mind to book a car a couple of weeks or days in advance especially during spring and summer seasons. In this way, when you land at Santiago Airport you can take the car you booked without waiting for long and take the road to reach the center of the city.