Spanish airport shuts for five weeks from tomorrow – Ryanair and BA flights cancelled

Spanish airport shuts for five weeks from tomorrow – Ryanair and BA flights cancelledIt comes as a massive 'indefinite' walkout at other Spain airports was confirmedCommentsTravelBen Hurst08:37, 22 Apr 2026View ImageSantiago-Rosalia de Castro airport in northern Spain will close until May 27(Image: Streetview)A major Spanish airport is set to close for five weeks this spring while vital runway maintenance is carried out. Santiago-Rosalia de Castro airport in northern Spain will shut from 23 April to 27 May for runway resurfacing works.‌During this period, the airport will be completely off-limits to all air traffic, with no take-offs or landings permitted whatsoever. Airport operator Aena confirmed: "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 air 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, situated near Santiago de Compostela, is the busiest in Galicia and the second-busiest across northern Spain.‌A number of airlines operate routes from the aviation hub, amongst them British Airways, Ryanair and Vueling, with hundreds of flights expected to be affected during the May half-term holiday. The closure is set to cause considerable disruption for families and travellers with plans to fly during one of the most popular holiday periods of the year.Several carriers serve the hub, including British Airways, Ryanair and Vueling, with hundreds of services likely to be thrown into chaos during the May half-term break. In a separate blow for travellers heading to Spain, holidaymakers are facing major disruption as airport workers launch an "indefinite" walkout across the country.Ground staff have been taking industrial action at 12 major airports, including Barcelona, Madri...