Flying from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Rome: what you need to know
Rome and Santiago de Compostela (where Santiago de Compostela Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
To ensure you get on your flight from SCQ to Rome, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for flights from SCQ to Rome, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Seville Airport (SVQ)
Stansted Airport (STN)
You don't need a visa for Italy if you have a passport from Spain and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Rome, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
SCQ is around 16 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SCQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Rome, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Rome
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Rome is R 831. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,783. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCQ to Rome, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Rome.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 51 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Rome, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Central Rome is about 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). After your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Rome has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 42 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 39 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near CIA. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from SCQ to Rome at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Rome. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Rome in February when it's quieter.
Before booking a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Rome, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from SCQ to Rome around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Rome, explore our range of hotels including:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are a couple of big attractions to add to your Rome itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Roman Forum.
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