Santiago de Compostela Airport is 12 km from the city center, and the transfer is one of the simpler ones in Spain. Pricing is transparent, and there are options for every budget.
Taxi fares from SCQ
Taxis at Santiago airport run on a fixed fare authorized by the Xunta de Galicia rather than a plain metered rate: 23 EUR for the first 15 km, which covers the airport-to-city run (Asociación Compostelana de Auto-taxi tariff). This includes the airport supplement. A small per-bag charge (0.60 EUR) can apply.
Fixed-price private transfer
SCQ Santiago de Compostela City Center
From€164for 2 passengers
Other destinations
The fare itself does not change by time of day within Santiago, but trips outside the municipality carry a 20% surcharge between 22:00 and 06:00 and on holidays. Regulated tariffs are revised periodically, so check the current one before you travel.
Airport bus (Tussa line 6A)
The cheapest option is the airport bus, which currently costs 1 EUR per person under Tussa's standard urban fare (tussa.gal) — Tussa has discussed introducing a separate, higher fare for the dedicated airport service, so check the current price before you travel. It runs every 30 minutes during peak hours and connects the airport with the intermodal station (Rúa do Hórreo) and a stop near the old town, with services from about 06:30 until around 00:30. The journey takes about 25-30 minutes. Tickets can be purchased from the driver with cash or contactless payment.
For a solo budget traveler with a backpack, this is perfectly adequate. For families with luggage, it is less practical.
Pre-booked private transfer prices
A standard sedan transfer from SCQ to central Santiago costs between 30 and 50 EUR. This covers the vehicle, not per person, so for two or more travelers it becomes competitive with two bus tickets plus the hassle factor.
Larger vehicles — minivans for groups of 5-8 — range from 50 to 80 EUR. If you are a group of pilgrims finishing the Camino together, splitting a minivan transfer can work out to about 10 EUR per person, which is reasonable for door-to-door service.
Transfers to destinations outside Santiago
If you are heading beyond Santiago — to the coast, to Pontevedra, or to towns along the Camino — costs increase with distance. Approximate transfer prices:
- Pontevedra: 80-110 EUR
- Vigo: 120-160 EUR
- A Coruna: 90-130 EUR
- Cambados / Rias Baixas: 90-120 EUR
For these longer trips, a pre-booked transfer often makes more sense than a metered taxi, where the fare can climb unpredictably.
Payment and tipping
Taxis accept cash and most accept credit cards, though it is wise to carry some cash as a backup. Pre-booked transfers are typically paid online at the time of booking.
Tipping taxi drivers in Spain is not obligatory. Rounding up to the nearest euro or adding a euro for good service is common but not expected. There is no pressure.