A well-frequented Spanish aviation hub is preparing to shut its doors for a full month, with all services suspended and tens of thousands of British holidaymakers set to feel the impact.

The facility in question handles approximately 3.6 million passengers annually.

The closure comes as essential runway renovation work gets underway in the coming days.

When will the airport be out of operation?

The aviation hub will be non-operational between April 23 and May 27 to facilitate runway improvement works.

According to information published on their digital platform, no aircraft movements whatsoever will occur during this timeframe.

Travellers seeking information regarding service updates, revised timetables, or alternative booking arrangements have been advised to get in touch with their respective carriers.

What consequences does this have for British holidaymakers?

In the region of 30 weekly services connect the United Kingdom with this particular Spanish destination.

The majority of these routes depart from London-area facilities such as Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted, with additional connections available from Manchester on an indirect basis.

The principal carriers providing these links encompass Vueling, Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and KLM.

Each of these services will be suspended for almost five weeks throughout the closure period, impacting vast numbers of British passengers heading to the northwestern region of Spain.

Closest available options

For travellers still intending to visit the region, the two most convenient alternatives are:

A Coruña Airport (situated approximately 75 kilometres distant)

Vigo Airport (located around 100 kilometres away)