VRL Vila Real Airport
Vila Real Airport (VRL) serves Braga, about 65 km southeast 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.
Vila Real Airport — facts & history
We pulled Vila Real Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 6,782 passengers in 2017.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Vila Real Airport to Braga
The airport is about 65 km southeast of Braga, about 70 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: €54–€85.
Tipping: Round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~49 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~70 min | €54–€85 | |
| Private transfer | ~70 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~70 min + חניה | from the terminal |
Which way suits you from Vila Real Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€54–€85 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Vila Real ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Vila Real Airport
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.
Hotels near Vila Real Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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Other airports in Portugal
- Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)VSE
- Braga Municipal AerodromeBGZ
- Bragança AirportBGC
- Cascais AirportCAT
- Corvo AirportCVU
- Faro AirportFAO
- Flores AirportFLW
- Francisco de Sá Carneiro AirportOPO
- Graciosa AirportGRW
- Horta AirportHOR
- Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)LIS
- João Paulo II AirportPDL
Answers to your questions
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026