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2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Santiago de Compostela. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Edelweiss Air
• Vueling

Flights from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Edelweiss Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 228 € return via Dublin (DUB), compared with 300 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 39 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Vueling and Edelweiss Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela most commonly connect through:

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 5% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 2% of one-stop connections

Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the Zurich to Santiago de Compostela route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 226 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 412 €, a difference of 186 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Santiago de Compostela route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 59 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela:

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 and lands at 9:17
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 23:22.

The flight takes about 2h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of 323 €. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela takes 2h 32m, covering 2.284 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 154 € to 1.400 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 164 €, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Vueling is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SWISS has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Zurich to Santiago de Compostela flights are:

• Vueling: 100% on time
• SWISS: 92% on time
• Edelweiss Air: 92% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 95% of the time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 17m, compared to 5h 37m via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) and 5h 57m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 2 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Ok Mobility
• Go By Car
• Record go

Return flights from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela range from 197 € to 447 €, with an average of 323 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 197 € counts as a good deal.