# Santiago de Compostela Airport in north-west Spain will shut down for five weeks.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-19 · Cambridge Evening News*

## Key points

- Santiago de Compostela Airport will close completely from April 23 to May 27, 2026.
- The closure is for a €31 million runway resurfacing, requiring a total operational halt.
- About 4,500 UK holidaymakers with booked flights could face disruption during this period.
- Vigo Airport, 61 miles away, is the primary recommended alternative for affected travelers.

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

[Read the full story on Cambridge Evening News](https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/ryanair-british-airways-flights-cancelled-33797909)

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