Fly2Galicia will begin direct flights to Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport starting December 1, 2026, offering affordable travel options targeted at pilgrims completing the Camino de Santiago during the 2027 Holy Year, according to AOL.com. The airline’s launch marks an expansion of budget access to this Spanish destination with connections to multiple European cities.
Fly2Galicia Routes and Ticket Pricing
Fly2Galicia plans domestic routes from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante, Grenada, and Zaragoza. International services will include Brussels, Prague, Munich, Venice, and Milan. Ticket prices start at €41 for flights from Milan to Santiago, €51 from Brussels, Prague, and Venice, and €71 from Munich. Although Fly2Galicia will
market these flights, a separate unnamed European operator will initially operate the services.
Wizz Air Expands Santiago Flight Network
Wizz Air will commence flights to Santiago from Rome and Warsaw in December 2026, with plans to establish a permanent base at Santiago airport in February 2027. From this base, Wizz Air will launch domestic routes linking Santiago with Malaga, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Zaragoza. This development complements Fly2Galicia’s entry into the market, expanding budget flight options for travelers to and from Santiago de Compostela.
Tourism Context of Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, noted for architectural styles including Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassicist.
The region is known for its seafood, local markets such as Mercado de Abastos, and the Albariño white wine. Nearby cities such as A Coruña and Vigo and the coastal area Rías Baixas, famed for beaches and islands, offer destinations for travelers arriving via the new and expanded flight network.
