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Flying from/to Vigo Peinador Airport

When arriving to Vigo Peinador Airport, it can be unclear how to reach your final destination, or more generally, to the city centre. We, at Omio, have mapped out good things to know, facilities available when flying to Vigo Peinador Airport and what to do when you get to the city.

Travel from Vigo city centre to Vigo Peinador Airport

The city of Vigo is in the province of Pontevedra in Galicia, northwest Spain, near the Atlantic Ocean. The city centre is well known for its history and art without compromising its urban feel and modern lifestyle.  Vigo experiences the highest rainfall in Spain and is Spain's 14th-largest metropolitan area. To travel from the Vigo city centre to the Vigo Peinador Airport tourists can use either rental cars, coaches or taxis. Rail transportation is not available from the city centre to the airport. The city's growth and rise to economic prosperity has led to the development of a well-maintained public transportation system. Tourists and locals can take a taxi or coach from the city centre to the airport. Tourists can also walk around the city or take the ferry which operates from the Port of Vigo and the Cíes Islands. The AVE train station also offers tourists more travel options to explore Vigo and its surrounding towns. The municipality of Vigo is constantly upgrading the transportation network to make travelling easier. 

What's the best way to get to the airport from Vigo city centre

International car rental companies including Avis, Europcar and Sixt are available in Vigo. The public transportation system is also well developed, allowing easy travel from Vigo city centre to the airport. coaches run from Monday to Friday between the airport and Plaza Eugenio Fadrique. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays coaches run between the airport and García Barbón, 7. From Mondays to Fridays, coaches run between the airport and city centre from 5:55 a.m., 6:25 a.m. and 7:07 a.m., and every 30 minutes thereafter from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The last coach leaves airport at 11:07 p.m. On Saturdays, the earliest coaches leave the airport at 6:40 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Thereafter coaches depart the airport every 30 minutes from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.  The last two coaches leave the airport at 10:30 a.m. and 11:07 a.m. with the final daily destination being the Plaza Eugenio Fadrique. On Sundays and public holidays, coaches leave the airport every 60 minutes from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and every 30 minutes from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The last two coaches leave at 10:30 p.m. and 11:07 p.m., with the final daily destination being the Plaza Eugenio Fadrique. travellers arriving on the last flight of the day can use the express service operating between 11:00 p.m. and 11.25 p.m. 

How far is it from the Vigo city centre to the Vigo Peinador airport?

The Vigo city centre is 5.5. miles (9 kilometers) away from the airport. The city of Pontevedra is 17 miles (28 kilometers) away from the airport. travellers booking a rental car, taxi or rideshare can expect to spend at least 1 hour and 32 minutes travelling from the airport to the Vigo city centre. travellers who choose to board a coach should expect to spend at least 2 hours and 32 minutes on the journey from the airport to the city centre. travellers must consider how far from the airport they are when choosing a mode of transportation.  The A52 motorway links to the A6 in Madrid and the AP9 leading to Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña. Most coaches, taxis and rideshares use the A52 motorway. 

What facilities are there at the Vigo Peinador airport?

 Facilities at the airport include a new departures lounge with a new security checkpoint, a larger departures lounges and four new boarding gates. A spacious tunnel connects the new departures lounge to the check-in lobby. Additional facilities at the Vigo Peinador Airport include cafes, restaurants, shops, cash machines, charging ports for mobile devices and WiFi. The airports information booths provides additional information including information on nearby hotels, sleepover options for layover flights and 24 hour food options. 

How accessible is the Vigo city centre - Vigo Peinador Airport route for those with limited mobility?

Vigo Peinador Airport offers a free assistance service for passengers with reduced mobility. Passengers with reduced mobility should request assistance upon arrival at the airport to ensure that everything is ready in time. Bookings for the free assistance service can be arranged on the airport's website at least 2 hours and 30 minutes before arriving at the Vigo airport. To ensure staff receive the request for free assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, passengers are advised to book the service at least 48 hours before their flight departs for the Vigo Peinador Airport. travellers should report their needs, however small, to the airline in advance in order to ensure ultimate comfort and peace of mind while travelling. To travel to the Vigo Peinador Airport from the city centre, travellers should book a car rental service or transportation service that caters for passengers with reduced mobility. Accessable, a company that caters for travellers with reduced mobility, offers transportation and tour options for physically challenged travellers. ​

How tourists can travel from Vigo city centre to Vigo Peinador Airport like locals

The fastest mode of transportation to and from the airport is by car. travellers who prefer privacy can rent a car or book a taxi or rideshare. The airport's shops and 24-hour food service make sure that travellers never go hungry. In addition, travellers can purchase edibles from one of the many shops based at the airport. Retirees, school and university students can use the Green Card to save on travel costs. The best mode of transportation from Vigo city centre to the airport depends on individual travel requirements. coaches are the cheapest, while rental car prices are fixed. Taxis are cheaper than rental cars while rideshares are the cheapest option for travellers who would rather pass on taking a coach. Most coaches, taxis and rideshares use the A52 motorway.​​​​​​