Vigo Airport (Peinador): Complete Guide to Reaching Southern Galicia

Vigo Airport, also known as Peinador (IATA code VGO, ICAO LEVX), is the main air gateway to southern Galicia and the Rías Baixas. It sits between the municipalities of Vigo, Mos and Redondela, about 9-10 km from the city centre, and it’s also a practical entry point if your final destination is the Ribeira Sacra — whether that’s hiking the river canyons or booking a catamaran excursion.

Key facts

  • IATA code: VGO — ICAO code: LEVX
  • Location: Vilar de Infesta parish (Vigo), 9-10 km from the city centre
  • Terminal: single terminal
  • Access is via the N-556 from Vigo, the N-555 from Redondela, and the A-52 from Ourense, all of which connect to the AP-9 motorway toward Pontevedra, Baiona and Portugal

Airlines and destinations

Iberia, Iberia Express, Vueling, Air Europa and Binter Canarias are the airlines operating the most frequent routes from Peinador, with Madrid and Barcelona as the main connections plus regular links to the Canary Islands. International routes are more volatile: recent years have seen attempts at a London connection that were later dropped after changes to the terms Aena offers airlines, so it’s worth checking current schedules before planning around a specific route.

Getting from the airport to Vigo city centre

There’s no direct train, so your options are:

  • City bus: the line connecting the airport to the centre (Plaza de América / Plaza de España) runs roughly every 30-60 minutes depending on the day, taking 20-35 minutes, for a fare of just over one euro.
  • Taxi: the taxi rank is right outside arrivals, with a 10-15 minute ride to the centre. There’s a fixed fare of €25.50 for trips between the airport and anywhere within the Vigo, Mos and Redondela municipalities, though some local sources cite somewhat lower amounts depending on the exact destination within the city.
  • Cabify/Uber: both operate in Vigo as an alternative to traditional taxis.
  • Car rental: available right at the terminal — the most convenient option if you’re heading beyond Vigo, for example toward the Ribeira Sacra.