Why go
- City in Galicia, Spain.
- Served by Vigo Airport (VGO).
History
Vigo is a city and municipality in Spain, in the autonomous community of Galicia in the province of Pontevedra, and the capital of the comarca of Vigo. Located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, it sits on the southern shore of an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, the Ria de Vigo, the southernmost of the Rías Baixas.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Iberia Airlines IB (32S, A320, CRJ-900) · 4 routes: Barcelona*, Bilbao*, Madrid*, Tenerife
- Air Europa UX (Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Madrid, Paris*
- Alitalia AZ (Embraer 190, Embraer 170) · 2 routes: Madrid*, Paris*
- Air France AF (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Paris
- Finnair AY (32S) · 1 route: Madrid*
- Vueling Airlines VY (A320) · 1 route: Barcelona
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vigo Airport (VGO); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VGO has direct flights to 5 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Madrid, Paris, Barcelona, Bilbao, Tenerife). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Estación Marítima de Ría, 2.2 km); routes include Vigo - Moaña, Vigo - Cangas de Morrazo, Vigo - Illas Cíes.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vigo, Spain. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.