Santiago-Rosalia de Castro airport in northern Spain will close for five weeks from 23 April to 27 May 2026 for runway resurfacing. The airport will be completely closed to all air traffic, with no take-offs or landings permitted during this period.
Airport operator Aena confirmed the closure, advising passengers to contact their airlines for information on flight status, schedule changes, or rebooking. The airport is the busiest in Galicia and the second-busiest in northern Spain, serving airlines including Ryanair and Vueling.
The closure coincides with the May half-term holiday, potentially disrupting hundreds of flights and causing significant inconvenience for families and travellers. In a separate development, ground staff at 12 major Spanish airports, including Barcelona, Madrid, and Malaga, have launched an indefinite strike from 30 March over a pay dispute.
Workers from Groundforce and Menzies are striking, with partial stoppages on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during specific time slots. Aena has urged passengers to check with their airlines for flight status updates.
