Spanish airport's major update with BA and Ryanair affected after ALL flights cancelled

A major Spanish airport used by millions of passengers each year has made a major announcement after all flights were cancelled for more than a month.

Santiago de Compostela Airport shut down on 23 April to allow extensive runway resurfacing works to take place.

At the time of the closure, Spanish airport operator Aena issued a statement confirming all air traffic would be suspended during the works.

The statement said: “Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport will be closed from 23 April to 27 May 2026 for runway resurfacing works.

“During this period, the airport will be closed to all 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.”

The airport, which will reopen from May 27th, is a popular gateway for British tourists visiting Santiago de Compostela and the wider Galicia region, reports The Sun.

Direct UK services operated by Ryanair, Vueling, British Airways and Iberia were all impacted during the closure.

Under normal operations, around 30 weekly flights connect the airport with London Stansted, London Gatwick and London Heathrow, with journey times of just over two hours.

The closure also affected international travellers beyond the UK, with around 3.6 million passengers using the airport annually.

As a whole, the airport serves 23 destinations through nine airlines.

Last year, Ryanair shut its base at Santiago de Compostela Airport as part of wider cuts across Spain.

The airline said the decision formed part of plans to remove 1.2 million seats because of rising airport fees.

Other Spanish destinations affected by Ryanair’s reductions included Jerez, Vigo and Valladolid.

Despite the cuts, Ryanair still operates flights to Santiago de Compostela three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with fares previously advertised from £15.99.