Airport

BGZ Braga Municipal Aerodrome

Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) serves Braga, about 4 km northwest of Braga. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABGZ
ICAOLPBR
ServesBraga
From centre4 km
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Elevation75 m

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The airport in numbers

Braga Municipal Aerodrome — facts & history

We pulled Braga Municipal Aerodrome's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Elevation
75 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Braga Municipal Aerodrome to Braga

The airport is about 4 km northwest of Braga, about 13 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis with a small bag/airport surcharge. Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are active and cheap. Estimated fare to the centre: €6–€10.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~13 min€6–€10
Private transfer~13 minfixed upfront
Car rental~13 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BGZ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Porto51 km71 min€42–€67
Coimbra153 km161 min€120–€191
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Which way suits you from Braga Municipal Aerodrome

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Braga ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Braga Municipal Aerodrome

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Braga Municipal Aerodrome

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Braga Municipal Aerodrome to the centre of Braga?
Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus. The airport is about 4 km northwest of Braga, about 13 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Braga Municipal Aerodrome to Braga?
Roughly €6–€10 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Braga Municipal Aerodrome?
Metered taxis with a small bag/airport surcharge. Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are active and cheap.
What's the cheapest way from Braga Municipal Aerodrome to Braga?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus.
Can I get from Braga Municipal Aerodrome into town without a car?
Yes. Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Braga Municipal Aerodrome's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Braga Municipal Aerodrome's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026