Vila Real Airport – VRL
Vila Real Airport is a public-use airfield found four kilometers from the southeastern side of the city of Vila Real, Portugal, the capital city of the district of Vila Real. It is internationally recognized by its International Air Transport Association (IATA) code VRL and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) code LPVR.
Best Time to Visit
The airfield resides at an altitude of 558 meters above the mean sea level. Its asphalt-paved runway, known as 02/20, measures over 940 meters in length. There is currently one airline serving Vila Real Airport, namely Sevenair, a regional airline based in Lisbon. Sevenair connects Vila Real to the cities of Portimão, Lisbon-Cascais, Viseu, and Bragança. While you’re in the area, you can also try visiting the neighboring towns of Ribeira and Sebolido.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Located within 1 mile from the airport, you can find the Hotel Mira Corgo. And he Hotel Folgosa Douro and the Vila Gale Douro are located less than 9 miles from the airport. These hotels are equipped large pools, and even spa services. They last 2 mentioned hotels are near the enchanted views of Douro River, where guests can take a walk or a hike. They also offer onsite restaurants.
Two other airports found near Vila Real Airport are Braga Airport and Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport, both of which are about an hour's drive from the airfield. Braga Airport serves the municipality of Braga, while Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport serves the country’s second-biggest city, Porto.
On this page it is easy to search for Vila Real, Portugal airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Vila Real, Portugal (VRL) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the VRL airport. Most of these VRL hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Vila Real, Portugal motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the VRL airport are Lidador Tower, Barros Almeida Cellars, and Leca da Palmeira Beach.
