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Galicia's gateway airport serving northwest Spain's largest city.
Opened
1947
Location
Vigo, Spain
Vigo Airport (IATA: VGO, ICAO: LEVX) is a regional airport located in Peinador, a district of Vigo in the Galicia region of northwest Spain. It serves as the primary air gateway for the city of Vigo and the surrounding Rías Baixas area, handling both domestic and international traffic.
The airport is operated by AENA, Spain's national airport authority, and offers connections to major Spanish hubs such as Madrid and Barcelona, as well as seasonal and year-round routes to several European destinations. Despite its regional status, Vigo Airport plays an important role in connecting Galicia's largest city to the rest of Europe.
Vigo sits in close proximity to the Portuguese border, meaning it also draws some cross-border passengers from northern Portugal. The airport has a modest but functional infrastructure suited to its traffic levels, which typically range in the low millions of passengers annually.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Vigo by public bus services and taxis, with the city center approximately 9 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, and Ryanair are among the primary carriers operating at Vigo Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the Peinador district, roughly 9 km east of Vigo city center.
- ›Operated by AENA, Spain's public airport management authority.
- ›The airport serves the broader Rías Baixas region and draws passengers from northern Portugal.
- ›Runway length limits the airport to short- and medium-haul operations.
- ›Passenger numbers typically fall in the range of one to two million annually.
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