A popular Spanish Airport is set to close for an entire month, resulting in the cancellation of all flights, affecting thousands of British travellers.
Around 3.6 million people travel through Santiago-RosalÃa de Castro Airport each year.
However, the airport will close for a month in the coming days so resurfacing works can be carried out on the runways.
When will Santiago-RosalÃa de Castro Airport be closed?
Santiago-RosalÃa de Castro Airport in the north west of Spain will be closed from April 23 to May 27 due to runway resurfacing work.
Its website continues: “During this period, the airport will be closed to all air traffic, and no takeoffs or landings will take place.
“If you have any questions about your flight status, schedule changes, or possible rebooking, we recommend contacting your airline.”
How does this closure affect British travellers?
Around 30 flights run each week between the UK and Santiago-RosalÃa de Castro Airport.
Most of the flights operate out of London-based airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted, while there are also non-direct flights to Santiago-RosalÃa de Castro from Manchester.
The major Airlines that operate flights between the two include Vueling, Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and KLM.
All these flights will be cancelled for nearly five weeks while the airport is closed, affecting thousands of Brits travelling to southwest Spain.
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Nearest alternative airports
For those still looking to travel to the area, the two closest alternatives to Santiago-RosalÃa de Castro Airport are:
A Coruña Airport (around 75 km away)
Vigo Airport (100 km)
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