Santiago de Compostela Airport in northern Spain has reopened after being closed for runway resurfacing from April 23 to May 27, 2026. Ryanair, which operates flights three times a week to the airport from London Stansted, London Gatwick, and London Heathrow, has resumed its services following the closure. The airline has raised concerns about the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), which has led to excessive passport control queues, particularly during the busy May Bank Holiday weekend. Ryanair's Chief Operations Officer, Neal McMahon, emphasized that the delays were unacceptable, noting that passengers sometimes spent as much time waiting at passport control as they did on their flights. He urged the Spanish government to suspend the EES rollout until after the peak summer travel season to ensure a smoother experience for travelers. The airport's reopening is expected to alleviate some travel disruptions for those heading to Spain's popular holiday destinations.