Fly2Galicia has announced the launch of direct budget flights to Santiago de Compostela starting on 1 December 2026. Tickets went on sale 20 August 2026, with fares starting from €41 from Milan to Santiago; €51 from Brussels, Prague, or Venice; and €71 from Munich.
Fly2Galicia Routes and Operating Partner
Fly2Galicia will operate flights from Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport to eight European cities: Brussels, Prague, Munich, Venice, and Milan. Domestically, it will fly from Alicante, Granada, and Zaragoza. The initial flights will be operated by an unnamed European partner, not Fly2Galicia itself.
Wizz Air Expands Santiago Connections
Wizz Air will launch new flights to Santiago from Rome and Warsaw starting December
2026. The airline will open a permanent base at Santiago Airport in February 2027, which will include domestic routes to Malaga, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Zaragoza.
Impact on Travelers and Pilgrims
Fly2Galicia and Wizz Air’s new direct routes offer more affordable flight options to Santiago de Compostela starting December 2026. This expansion provides budget airline options for pilgrims completing the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage during the 2027 Holy Year, facilitating easier return travel.
Tourism Context
Santiago de Compostela’s Old Town is UNESCO-listed and known for its architectural diversity, including Romanesque, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles. The region features local cultural experiences such as the Mercado de Abastos
food market and Albariño white wine. Nearby cities include A Coruña and Vigo, while the Rías Baixas region is renowned for its beaches and islands.
