Taxi from Santiago Airport: Prices, Options & Tips

Taxi at Santiago de Compostela Airport

Santiago de Compostela Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) handles millions of passengers every year. If you need a taxi from the airport, here's everything you need to know: indicative prices, available options and how to get the best service.

Taxi rank at the airport

The taxi rank is on the ground floor of the terminal, right outside the arrivals exit. Official Santiago taxis hold an urban licence and cover the city and nearby areas.

Taxi price: airport to Santiago centre

The journey from the airport to central Santiago de Compostela has an approximate metered fare. Rates may vary depending on the time, day of the week and whether surcharges for luggage or public holidays apply.

Long-distance transfers

For destinations outside Santiago's urban area, such as Palas de Rei, Sarria, Lugo or the Galician coast, airport taxis charge an inter-urban rate that can be expensive. This is where a fixed-price transfer service offers better value.

Indicative prices from the airport

Fixed-price transfer fares are more predictable than the meter for long distances:

• Santiago centre: 15-20 minutes
• Palas de Rei: 65 km, 50 minutes
• [Sarria](/en/blog/santiago-airport-to-sarria-transfer): 100 km, 1 h 15 min
• Lugo: 110 km, 1 h 10 min
• [Portomarín](/en/blog/portomarin-history-camino): 90 km, 1 h
• Melide: 50 km, 40 minutes
• A Coruña: 75 km, 55 minutes
• Pontevedra: 60 km, 45 minutes
• Vigo: 95 km, 1 h 10 min

Advantages of a fixed-price transfer

Unlike a metered taxi, a fixed-price transfer offers:

• No surprises: you know the price before you get in
• No surcharges: luggage, pets and bicycles included
• Advance booking: we meet you at arrivals with your name
• Available 24/7: flights at 6 a.m. or midnight
• Adapted vehicle: room for pilgrim backpacks, bikes, pushchairs

How to book

For destinations such as Palas de Rei, Sarria or Lugo, we recommend booking in advance by WhatsApp or phone. This guarantees availability and you know the exact price before your trip.

What information you need to book

• Flight number and arrival time

• Number of passengers

• Exact destination (accommodation address)

• Whether you have special luggage (bicycles, sports equipment)

• Whether you are travelling with pets

Tips to save money

• Share a transfer: if several pilgrims are heading to the same destination, a shared taxi is cheaper than individual taxis. Check our budget guide for more savings tips
• Book in advance: transfer prices are usually lower than hailing a taxi on the spot
• Avoid surcharges: fixed-price transfers don't charge extra for luggage or public holidays
• Groups: for 4 or more people, the per-person cost of a taxi can be lower than the bus

Night transport

If your flight lands at night or in the early hours, bear in mind that there are no buses or trains at those times for destinations like Palas de Rei or Sarria. A taxi or transfer is the only option.

Return to the airport

When you need to get back to the airport, book your transfer in advance. We pick you up from your accommodation with plenty of time for your flight. We recommend being at the airport at least 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international ones.