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The distance between Santiago de Compostela city center and Santiago Airport is 13 kilometers. Among the means of transportation that can be preferred for getting to the airport from the city center, the buses stand along  as they are providing direct access to the Santiago Airport terminal from many points in the city. The fare of buses is more convenient than the Santiago taxis; however the passengers opt for taxis generally as the buses depart at certain hours from the center and pick passengers from certain stops.  

Taxi

By taking a taxi from the center of Santiago de Compostela, you can get to the Santiago Airport at a fixed fare. The taxi fare that you would pay to travel between the city center and Santiago Airport is approximately 22 dollar. However, you should keep in mind that a fixed taxi fare may only apply to those taking a taxi from certain points in the center, and in case you take a taxi from another point you may have to pay the amount shown in the taximeter device. Taxi fares can be a bit higher between 10 pm and 7 am and on weekends and holidays in the city. If you need to take a taxi during the weekend or on a holiday, and you still do not want to overpay, you can negotiate a bit with the taxi drivers of Santiago de Compastela and get on the vehicle after this to get to Santiago Airport.

Public Transportation

Means of public transportation offer both an easy and economical way to travel with direct intervals from many points in the area close to Santiago Airport. If you want to take a bus from Santiago's center, you can take an airport bus from many points such as Capilla San Lázaro, the central train station, the bus terminal or the Rúa da Rosa, and get off at Santiago Airport terminal airport and ease your access to the airport in Santiago by bus. You can also get on a bus going to the airport from different centers such as Burela, A Coruna, Sobrado and Lugo.

Burela buses pick up passengers from points like Mondoñedo, Vilalba, Curtis, Ribadeo, Viveiro and Foz.  You can get information about the schedules and fares of buses departing from Santiago de Compostela by calling 981 311 213.

Buses departing from A Coruna, on the other hand, depart from in front of Hotel Atlántico and take their passengers directly to Santiago Airport, without stopping at any other point.  

You can get on the buses departing from Sobrado from different points on the route such as Arzúa, Boimorto and Arca.

It is also possible to prefer the buses departing from Lugo direction and passing through Palas de Rei and Guntín, Arca, Mélida, Ferreiros and Arzúa and taking their passengers to Santiago Airport in order to travel to the airport from these regions. You can get information about the fares that vary based on the routes regardless of the bus schedules and days by reaching out the call center of the bus company.

Car Rental

You can also consider renting a car to get to the airport from the city center in Santiago de Compostela. You can choose one of the global car rental companies serving in the city such as Hertz, Avis, Europcar or Enterprise and reach Santiago Airport in about 20-30 minutes depending on the region that you are departing from.  You will see the branches of the car rental companies that are serving in the city center at Santiago Airport. Thus, you can easily deliver the car you have rented from the city center to the branch at the airport and start waiting for your flight at the waiting lounges at the terminal.  

Airport Information

Passengers at Santiago Airport terminal can make benefit of a free and unlimited internet connection available at the airport. Some of the standard services offered at the airport include lost goods offices, information desks from where you can get information about every detail at Santiago Airport and a children's playground a. Emergency assistance is also available at the airport in case of need.

You can choose Sibarium Delicatessen if you want to get some wine or snacks at Santiago Airport. There also ideal shops for those passengers who want to buy drinks, cosmetics, tobacco or something sweet at the airport.

You can visit the Adolfo Domínguez store in Santiago Airport terminal in case you want to wear fashionable clothes or bring some as a gift to your loved ones. You can find shoes and bags at the store selling both men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. Demmokratic Sport Store which is also located at Santiago Airport terminal is ideal for you in case you want to look for sneakers and clothes suitable for sports.

There is also a lottery area at the airport, Apart from all these great areas, where you can try your luck by playing games. Keep in mind that you can continue waiting here for your flight after playing a game here.  

By tasting delicious meals from European cuisine in cafes and restaurants such as La Pausa, Eating Point and Il Caffe di Roma, located at the airport terminal, to have a much more enjoyable experience while waiting for your flight.

In case you need to leave your car at the airport, you can make benefit of the secure car park at Santiago Airport, available for both short and long term parks.

You can get on a taxi or bus for travelling to the city center from the airport. Las Palmas welcomes millions of tourists every year with its wonderful beaches. If you want to discover the island during your travel, you can also consider renting a car. Those who want to prefer a comfortable and fast transportation alternative can benefit from the airport shuttle service offered by the majority of the hotel located in the city.

Taxi

If you consider travelling to the city center or your hotel by taxi, make sure to get on a taxi from the taxi stands at the airport and demand an invoice before getting off. Travelling to the city center from the airport costs about 26 Euro. If you will accommodate in Maspalomas, a popular tourist destination, you can reach this region by paying approximately 38 Euro.

Car Rental

There are seven different car rental companies offering service at Gran Canaria Airport. Avis and Budget are among these companies. The daily cost of renting a car varies according to size of the vehicle but you can rent a standard vehicle for 4 passengers by paying 20-25 Euro. In this way, you can reach the city center and also discover the beautiful points of the island comfortably. You should drive in the north direction for about 26 kilometers on the highway GC-1 extending along the coast in order to travel from Gran Canaria Airport to the city center. If you will travel to Maspalomas, you should drive in the south direction for about 31 kilometers on the highway GC-1.

Bus

There are three bus routes departing from the airport. The bus route 60 connects the airport to the city center. The travel lasts about thirty minutes under normal traffic conditions. You can get to Maspalomas, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the region, in about 45 minutes. The bus route 5 operates between Las Palmas city center and Maspalomas and passes through the airport. Ticket price is 2,30 Euro. The buses depart every 20 minutes and operate from 05:25 am to 11:20 pm during the week.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels in Las Palmas, which is a holiday paradise, offer airport shuttle service for their guests. If you demand airport shuttle service from your hotel, your driver will be waiting for you at the landing hour of your flight on the baggage claim area. If you decide benefitting from this comfortable service, make sure to get in contact with your hotel in advance and get information about the cost of using this service.