Attention pilgrims: Santiago Airport will close for 35 days during the Camino season
If you are thinking of doing the Camino de Santiago in spring 2026, this information is key for you. He Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport will remain closed for 35 days, fully affecting thousands of pilgrims who had planned to arrive or return from the Galician capital on those dates.
Closing is planned between the end of April and the end of May 2026, coinciding with one of the busiest times for walkers. During this period there will be no arrival or departure flights from Santiago, which forces us to rethink travel logistics for those who already had their Camino in mind.
Why is the airport closed?
The reason for the closure is important improvement works on the track, necessary to guarantee the safety and proper functioning of the airport in the coming years. The actions require a total closure, with no possibility of partial operations.
What this means for pilgrims
For many walkers, the Santiago airport is the natural entry or exit point of the Camino. This closure means that, for more than a month, It will not be possible to fly directly to Santiago, so it will be necessary to look for alternatives.
But attention: the Camino is not canceledYou just have to plan it better.
Alternatives to get to the Camino
During the closure, pilgrims will be able to reach Galicia through other nearby airports such as:
- To Coruña
- Vigo
- Port
- Madrid or Barcelona (with subsequent connection by train or bus)
From all of them there are direct land connections to Santiago and different starting points of the Camino.
Practical advice if you do the Camino on those dates
- Book flights in advance and review change conditions
- Check train and bus options from alternative airports
- Consider starting the Camino from another city or route
- Calmly plan your arrival and return
Planning well is also part of the Camino
Although this news may cause concern, it is also an opportunity to organize the trip with more thought and less haste. The Camino always teaches you to adapt, and this is just one more step in that experience.
If you plan to walk in spring 2026, take note, adjust your plan and move forward.
The Camino will be waiting for you.
