A major airport in northern Spain will remain closed for more than a month, with all flight operations suspended between April 23 and May 27 due to runway construction work. The closure is expected to disrupt travel during the busy spring period, including the May half-term.
Runway work to halt all operations
Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport will be shut for five weeks to allow resurfacing of its runway. During this period, no take-offs or landings will take place, and the airport will remain closed to all air traffic.
Airport operator Aena said, “If you have any questions about your flight status, schedule changes, or possible rebooking, we recommend contacting your airline.”
The airport serves the city of Santiago de Compostela and is the busiest in the Galicia region, as well as the second-busiest in northern Spain.
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Airlines, passengers likely to be impacted
Several airlines, including British Airways, Ryanair and Vueling, operate from the airport. Hundreds of flights are expected to be affected during the closure period, particularly around peak travel weeks.
Ongoing strikes add to disruption
According to a report by The Independent, travel disruptions continue across Spain due to an ongoing strike by airport ground staff. Industrial action has been underway since March 30 at 12 major airports, including Barcelona, Madrid, Alicante, Palma, Ibiza, Malaga and the Canary Islands.
Ground staff employed by Groundforce and Menzies Aviation are participating in the strike over a pay dispute.
Aena said, “Groundforce staff have called an indefinite strike starting 30 March. Partial work stoppages will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during three time slots: 5-7am, 11am-5pm, and 10pm-midnight.”
Passengers have been advised to check flight status with their airlines amid ongoing disruptions.
Runway work to halt all operations
Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport will be shut for five weeks to allow resurfacing of its runway. During this period, no take-offs or landings will take place, and the airport will remain closed to all air traffic.Airport operator Aena said, “If you have any questions about your flight status, schedule changes, or possible rebooking, we recommend contacting your airline.”
The airport serves the city of Santiago de Compostela and is the busiest in the Galicia region, as well as the second-busiest in northern Spain.
(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)
Airlines, passengers likely to be impacted
Several airlines, including British Airways, Ryanair and Vueling, operate from the airport. Hundreds of flights are expected to be affected during the closure period, particularly around peak travel weeks.Ongoing strikes add to disruption
According to a report by The Independent, travel disruptions continue across Spain due to an ongoing strike by airport ground staff. Industrial action has been underway since March 30 at 12 major airports, including Barcelona, Madrid, Alicante, Palma, Ibiza, Malaga and the Canary Islands.Ground staff employed by Groundforce and Menzies Aviation are participating in the strike over a pay dispute.
Aena said, “Groundforce staff have called an indefinite strike starting 30 March. Partial work stoppages will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during three time slots: 5-7am, 11am-5pm, and 10pm-midnight.”
Passengers have been advised to check flight status with their airlines amid ongoing disruptions.
