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Flights from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid depart on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 487 km distance in 1h 15m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 487 km |
Average flight duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Flights per day 3 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 6:35 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£294
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£333
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
1 h 15 m
Flights on 31 Aug
2
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid will cost around £333 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £294.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 2 flights from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid, including 2 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 487 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IB1138
IB1136
IB1138
IB1136Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £208.
Distance: 487 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£208 Average Price | £60 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Madrid flights for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB1138 | 21:45 Santiago de Compostela Airport | 1h15 | 23:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Most Santiago de Compostela to Madrid flights use the Santiago de Compostela Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Santiago de Compostela and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Santiago de Compostela Airport is 9 km from Santiago de Compostela city centre. Public transport options include:
Santiago de Compostela Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santiago de Compostela Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santiago de Compostela Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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