# Santiago de Compostela Airport in north-western Spain will be closed for five weeks.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-19 · Essexlive*

## Key points

- Santiago de Compostela Airport will close completely from April 23 to May 27, 2026.
- The €31 million upgrade involves major resurfacing of the airport's main runway.
- Flights from Essex-based Stansted to Santiago are cancelled for the entire five-week period.
- Up to 4,500 British travelers could be affected due to the airport's temporary closure.
- AENA recommends using Vigo Airport, located about 61 miles south, as an alternative.

**Companies:** AENA, Ryanair, Vueling, Iberia, British Airways
**Countries:** Spain, United Kingdom

[Read the full story on Essexlive](https://www.essexlive.news/news/uk-world-news/ryanair-vueling-british-airways-flights-10924311)

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