A new low-cost airline is set to launch flights from Santiago de Compostela to eight destinations across Spain and Europe, just in time for an expected surge in visitors during the 2027 Holy Year.
Fly2Galicia will begin services from Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport on 1 December 2026, connecting the Galician capital with Alicante, Granada and Zaragoza in Spain, as well as Brussels, Prague, Munich, Venice and Milan.
The new carrier is positioning itself as a low-cost option for travellers to Galicia, with introductory fares starting at around €40 on some international routes. Tickets went on sale in August, with fares varying depending on the destination and travel date.
Even the lowest fares are expected to include two pieces of hand luggage, comprising an eight-kilogram cabin bag and one personal item.
Despite being marketed under the Fly2Galicia brand, the initial flights will not be operated directly by the new airline. Instead, services will be carried out by another European operator, whose identity has yet to be announced.
The initial schedule is planned to run until 24 October 2027, with reports suggesting an Airbus A320 will be deployed. The airline is also reportedly considering adding a second aircraft for the summer 2027 season.
Santiago prepares for 2027 Holy Year
The timing of the launch coincides with preparations for the 2027 Jacobean Holy Year, or Año Santo Xacobeo, when the Feast of Saint James on 25 July falls on a Sunday.
Holy Years traditionally bring significantly larger numbers of pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela and the Camino de Santiago, as Catholics are able to obtain a plenary indulgence after completing certain religious rites in the city.
The Camino has already been experiencing record demand in recent years, with travellers increasingly undertaking the pilgrimage for cultural, sporting and personal reasons as well as religious ones.
Fly2Galicia’s international network could therefore provide additional connectivity for pilgrims travelling to and from Galicia, particularly from Belgium, Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic.
The airline currently has no announced routes to the United Kingdom.
More airlines turn their attention to Santiago
Fly2Galicia will not be the only carrier expanding its presence at Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport ahead of 2027.
Wizz Air has also announced new connections to Santiago from Rome and Warsaw starting in December 2026. The airline is expected to establish a permanent base at the Galician airport in February 2027, accompanied by new domestic services to Malaga, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Zaragoza.
The additional capacity could strengthen Santiago’s role as a gateway not only to the Camino but to Galicia as a whole.
Santiago de Compostela’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is one of Spain’s most important historic centres, dominated by the cathedral that marks the traditional finishing point of the Camino. Beyond the city, visitors can explore destinations including A Coruña and Vigo, as well as the beaches, islands and vineyards of the Rías Baixas.
