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Transportation to Santiago Airport
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I'd prearrange a taxi.
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We used the local bus last year , I’m pretty sure they run all night
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
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Have a look at Rome2Rio. Doesn't seem to show a bus earlier than 06:30
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Sorry but rome2rio in my experience is not goodHave a look at Rome2Rio. Doesn't seem to show a bus earlier than 06:30
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Look at the airport website it has all the info you need
Why complicate things.Plane leaves at 6.30 a.m therefore Dockrando would have to be at the airport at least an hour in advance.As Trecile has already advised take a taxi.Ask at reception where you are staying to prebook a taxi .I've had to do this in the past without any problem.No need for Rome2Rio.
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The airport bus is now a regular local line, I believe. That makes it a lot less convenient that in prior years, when you hopped on in Plaza Galicia, went through the bus station to pick up more people, and then headed non-stop to the airport. I totally agree with the idea of pre-booking a taxi.
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I used the new bus service in January. It didn't seem any less convenient than in previous years. Doesn't stop in Plaza Galicia but you can get on near the Mercado de Abastos - just across the road at the end of the street from Ivar's place. Bus stop outside a large school. The stop is easy to find with a sign clearly marking it as an airport bus stop. But it isn't much help for someone who needs to be at the airport in the very early hours of the morning.
Perambulating Griffin
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If you are more than one person (or if middle-of-thenight, no hassle is a thing you don't mind paying for) then the set rate of 20 euros by taxi from central Santiago seems the least fuss mode. Have your concierge or hopitalero help you out (and they will tell you: it is 20 euros; it must not exceed 20 euros).
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The fixed rate for a taxi is now 23 euros.
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No night bus: http://www.tussa.org/web/linas.php?id=41&lg=cas
Perambulating Griffin
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Up 15% since November! I don't begrudge them... I understand the cost of fuel and the crisis around it is making life hard...
Thanks for the updated info!
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My view is that dropping a €20 and a €5 does me no great harm and perhaps helps to ensure that there will always be at least one taxi driver willing to start (or finish) their day in the small hours.
I did walk back from Santiago to Lavacola once. In the dark. I don’t recall any gain other than bragging rights
I did walk back from Santiago to Lavacola once. In the dark. I don’t recall any gain other than bragging rights
Madis
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I walked backwards from Santiago the day before and stayed in A Lavacolla near the airport. Still going out "hiking" at 3am to catch a plane felt very stupid as I was going along the highway straight towards the airport. There are hotel options even closer to the airport.
Alternatively, I saw a lot of pilgrims sleep in the public area of the airport on benches. It has air conditioning and seems safe. These pilgrims most likely took the last bus on the day before from the new central bus/train station.
Not sure which is worse:
Alternatively, I saw a lot of pilgrims sleep in the public area of the airport on benches. It has air conditioning and seems safe. These pilgrims most likely took the last bus on the day before from the new central bus/train station.
Not sure which is worse:
- waking up in A Lavacolla at 3am and walking 30 minutes
- waking up in Santiago and riding a cab for 30 minutes
- or not getting proper sleep and staying the night in Santiago airport
Harland2019
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I slept at the airport as I was supposed to be there 3 hours before the takeoff time of 06.25 last year. Not that comfortable but enough benches to lie down without too much of an issue. Just stay in Santiago until late, have a meal and a drink then get a bus/taxi - time passes quickly!
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Our evening return flight has been changed and we are now on one that départs at 06.45.
We will have to book a taxi as the bus to the airport doesn't start early enough for us to rely on that.
I've already booked a taxi for our inbound flight which arrives very late at night. Booked via Booking.com just over 13€ between 3 of us.
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Shuttle direct
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I used shuttle direct. They are really good prepay including tax and tip
Marla in CA
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I just took a taxi this morning, arranged by my pension. It was a set price if 26.20 euros, and it picked us up at 4:45 am and took us to Santiago airport. Taxi accepted credit cards.
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Yes. There is an extra 3.20 euro fee for advance reservations. The fare itself is 23 euros.
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Taxi they’re fixed rate 23 euro? Anywhere you’re staying should be able to assist prearrange
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My sister and I are in the same boat, thanks to Vueling cancelling a nonstop from SCQ to Paris that was scheduled to depart late morning when I purchased it, and replacing it with flights going through Barcelona with the first leg departing SCQ at 6:45 AM. I was also agreeing with the response that we wold likely need a taxi to get to the airport in order to make that flight.
My sister and I have to similarly get from a hotel near Plaza Galicia to the airport-- the hotel specifically chosen because the bus to the airport stops there. I plan to ask at the TI in Santiago (Rua Vilar, #63) once I get into town about this. If there isn't at least an hourly bus during the night, then we will need a taxi. The last time I needed a taxi to SCQ airport was 2017 and the cost with a tip was around €25 as I recall. While bound to be more costly at this time, I wouldn't think it will turn out to be catastrophic. We would be leaving for Paris on May 23rd.
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Yes, Vueling cancelled our direct flight to London Gatwick, we now go via Barcelona . Most of their direct flights that week seem to have been re-routed.
Unfortunately the place we booked for our last night can't be cancelled without losing all the money. So we're stuck with that and a taxi to the airport.( 2 of us to share the fare fortunately)
It is what it is , as they say!
Unfortunately the place we booked for our last night can't be cancelled without losing all the money. So we're stuck with that and a taxi to the airport.( 2 of us to share the fare fortunately)
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Also the MOVIT site does not show buses early enough to make a flight leaving at that time.Have a look at Rome2Rio. Doesn't seem to show a bus earlier than 06:30
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The bus is very reliable ,I've taken it 6 times at various different times . Just make sure you know where the stop is .
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It's a good bus but doesn't operate in time for very early flights.
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
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Three hours? Why was that?
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I received a text the day before from Ryanair, or perhaps the day before that, to say that there were pressures at the airport and to avoid delay I should attend 3 hours before flight time. I must admit it was busy but it probably didn't need to be more than 2 hours before, especially as the Ryanair staff didn't turn up until 2 and a half hours before takeoff! This isn't a dig at Ryanair as, whilst I haven't flown with them a lot, I have found them to be very efficient.
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Ok sure. Yes I use them a lot and find them pretty good. Yes understood, probably a generic text to all bookers irrespective of the sector you are travelling.
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
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€23.00 now - or it was last week! Very well worthwhile, more reliable, and much faster.
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No bus that early. Take a taxi.
Hello fellow prilgrims! To those who have reached the airport by the public bus, how far is the bus stop from the entrance to the airport terminal? Google Maps says it is 290m / 4 mins from the bus stop (Lorenzo), but it is not clear whether the 'destination' assumed by Google is simply the nearest point on the airport boundaries while the actual entrance to the airport terminal for passengers is still some distance away. I am trying to work out how much time to allow for to get there in time. Grateful for any advice, thanks!
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Airport in Santiago is really small and compact. No worries.
Thank you! It seems that there are different buses going to the airport: the shuttle run by the company Tussa (line 6A) stops right at the entrance, but the public bus run by the Galicia local government (number XG802, according to Google) seems to stop a fair way away. I will need to check if line 6A actually passes through where I am staying...It is right outside the entrance if I remember right
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MrCapuccino
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Sorry is there a specific bus and bus station going to the airport? Considering this is a major tourist destination, why is it so difficult to find a simple information about this? I can’t seem to find a specific information about buses yet.
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Sorry when you say a local bus, is there a bus name, number, station, how did you find out about local bus? More information would be appreciated by more people. Videos on this topic on YouTube are also very unclear people just saying they took a bus?!
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There is a link to the timetable earlier in this thread: http://www.tussa.org/web/linas.php?id=41&lg=cas Bus number 6A.
You can get on near the Mercado de Abastos - just across the road at the end of the street from Ivar's place. Bus stop outside a large school. The stop is easy to find with a sign clearly marking it as an airport bus stop. Costs 1 euro. Pay the driver.
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Yes I googled and asked a local and Moovit app also confirmed 6A with specific stops. Thank you
Just to add that there is 100% definitely an airport bus (number 6a) stop on Rúa de San Roque in Santiago, just a few minutes walk from Plaza San Roque.
(A 10 minute walk from the cathedral).
It's opposite the dental place at 31 Rúa de San Roque.
The bus shelter even has a big light blue sign with yellow writing on it saying "AIRPORT BUS". AND an electronic screen saying when the next bus will arrive.
I was there checking it out 10 minutes ago.
The buses are very regular. I'm going back soon and will take a screenshot of the timetable. As I said, it's number 6a for the airport.
(A 10 minute walk from the cathedral).
It's opposite the dental place at 31 Rúa de San Roque.
The bus shelter even has a big light blue sign with yellow writing on it saying "AIRPORT BUS". AND an electronic screen saying when the next bus will arrive.
I was there checking it out 10 minutes ago.
The buses are very regular. I'm going back soon and will take a screenshot of the timetable. As I said, it's number 6a for the airport.
My flight to SCQ lands at 18:55 and I am further travelling to Ferrol. Will take Monsbus.
There are 2 options:
1) 19.30 bus from SdC Estation Intermodal
2) 20.25 bus from SdC Estation Intermodal, BUT stops at Airport at 20:40
Assuming my flight is on time and by pure chance 6A bus is there, does it worth the effort to make a rush to catch 19.30 bus?
If not and I go for 20.25 bus, shall I better to go the station or better wait in the airport? Wanted to grab come food as well as arrival to Ferrol would be quite late.
There are 2 options:
1) 19.30 bus from SdC Estation Intermodal
2) 20.25 bus from SdC Estation Intermodal, BUT stops at Airport at 20:40
Assuming my flight is on time and by pure chance 6A bus is there, does it worth the effort to make a rush to catch 19.30 bus?
If not and I go for 20.25 bus, shall I better to go the station or better wait in the airport? Wanted to grab come food as well as arrival to Ferrol would be quite late.
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1. No
2. Stay at the airport and get something to eat
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1. No
2. Stay at the airport and get something to eat
Chalk both of the above to "the path of lest resistance "
Good luck and Buen Camino
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Take a taxi
Update: just took taxi for 11:30pm flight out of santiago on tuesday, 23/09/2024. booked at hotel, 1 person. 26 euros.
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