Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
Freebird Airlines is the only airliner who offers flights between Santiago De Compostela and Istanbul Airport. The official airport code for Santiago De Compostela is SCQ and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to Istanbul Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Santiago De Compostela, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
Travellers planning to fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ).
If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport (IST) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport (IST) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ):
- Private Transfers to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)
- Buses to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)
- Taxis to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)
- Train Services to/near Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
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To see all airliners that offer flights between Santiago De Compostela and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Freebird Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01:11 | 20:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Freebird Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers FH520 with times between 01:11 and 20:00.
If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Freebird Airlines direct at futura-aer.com.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Wednesday | 20:00
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Thursday | 01:11
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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La Coruna to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 23 Minutes | |
Leon to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 8 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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