Santiago de Compostela Airport

Located just six miles from downtown Santiago de Compostela, the Santiago de Compostela Airport is the international airport for travelers who want to fly out of middle Galicia, Spain. Cheap flights from Santiago de Compostela are available on Orbitz.com, where you can access both domestic and international flights. Thirteen airlines service the airport, including Ryanair, Air Europa, and Iberia.

Parking at the Airport

Several parking options are available at Santiago de Compostela Airport, allowing you to choose the parking that best fits your needs. The short-stay car park is intended for passengers who need to park for less than 30 minutes, and rates are calculated per minute of parking. The general car park is a three-minute walk from the airport and offers discount parking for stays of less than four days. Valet parking is also available.

Getting to the Airport

Bus routes are available to the airport for a fare of €3 for a single ticket. Buses depart every 30 minutes from Santiago. There are also routes between the airport and Lugo, Sobrado, and the Hotel Atlántico in A Coruña. If you prefer to take a taxi, the rate is usually a minimum fare of €3.50, with an additional fee based on the distance traveled. There is also a €0.50 charge per suitcase.

Dining at the Airport

There are three eateries in the airport: Il Caffé di Roma, La Pausa Restaurant, and Caffríccio. Passengers can relax with a hot cup of coffee or enjoy a meal while waiting for their flights to begin boarding for takeoff. Check departure times on Orbitz.com when you book cheap flights from Santiago de Compostela.

New York Airport Information

There are two major airports, John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and LaGuardia, that service travelers flying into New York City. When you use Orbitz.com to book your flights to New York, you will be able to choose from almost every major domestic and international air passenger carrier. LaGuardia Airport is roughly nine miles east of Manhattan, while JFK is almost 20 miles to the southeast. If you can't find the flight that you want, you can also fly into Newark International Airport, roughly 19 miles northeast of Manhattan.

Ground Transportation in New York

New York has plenty of public transportation, so getting around should be fairly easy. If you fly into LaGuardia, you will have to take a taxi, bus, or shared van for at least a portion of the trip, because there is no rail or subway service from the airport. Expect a cab ride from LaGuardia to Manhattan to cost anywhere from $20 to $40. Although JFK is further from the city, you can hop on the AirTrain, which will take you to the subway or the Long Island Railroad. If you choose to take a cab from JFK into Manhattan, expect to pay $45 or more for the ride. You will also be responsible for any tolls that are incurred during the trip. If you use Orbitz.com to book your hotel, you may be able to find one that offers free shuttle service to and from the airport.

New York Area Weather Information

New York tends to be cold in the winter, wet in the spring and humid in the summer. Winter temperatures fluctuate between the 20s and 30s, while summer temperatures can soar to the 90s. New York City averages 27 inches of snow each winter, so be sure to pack your parka and snow boots if you plan to be there between November and February. Use the Orbitz.com travel planner to put together your itinerary and choose a temperate time to visit the city.

What to Do in New York

New York City is an urban adventurer's paradise. From the theaters on Broadway to the lights in Times Square, there is are activities for all ages. Go skating in Central Park, take a horse-and-buggy ride around Central Park South or go shopping on Fifth Avenue. Although New York is home to some of the finest restaurants on the east coast, don't forget to try the rich variety of street foods that are available. Enjoy your time in the city, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you are looking for budget flights to New York.