Plaza de la Virgen Blanca
The main square at the foot of the old town, with the Battle of Vitoria monument and the church of San Miguel.
Airport · Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Vitoria VIT
6 km from central Vitoria-Gasteiz. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 6 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- VIT · LEVT
About the airport
Vitoria Airport is in Foronda, about 8 km north-west of central Vitoria-Gasteiz. Besides passenger flights, it is one of Spain’s main cargo airports, with busy overnight courier traffic.
Terminals
There is a single passenger terminal, small and easy to get around, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It offers domestic and international routes, many of them seasonal.
Services
The terminal has a café, free wifi and car rental desks. As it is a small airport, the choice is limited: eat before you arrive if your flight leaves early or late.
Getting to the city
Autobuses La Unión
Bus to the bus station (about 15 min) and central Vitoria-Gasteiz (about 30 min), with timetables adapted to flights.
Taxi
Rank in the arrivals area. The ride to central Vitoria-Gasteiz, about 8 km away, takes around 15 min.
Taxis and transfers to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Fixed price and a driver waiting for you in arrivals, no taxi rank queues.
Airport map
Terminal
Single small passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building.
Car rental at the airport
Airport parking
Book your space before you arrive: it is usually much cheaper than paying at the barrier.
Where to stay in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Vitoria-Gasteiz
Things to do in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country, has an almond-shaped medieval old town and a green belt of parks around the city. It was European Green Capital in 2012.
Catedral de Santa María
Gothic cathedral at the top of the old town, known for its "open for restoration" guided tours.
Plaza de España
Neoclassical arcaded square next to the Virgen Blanca, with the town hall and café terraces.
Humedales de Salburua
Wetland in the green belt, east of the city, with paths for walking and spotting birds and deer.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Vitoria-Gasteiz?
Vitoria airport is about 6 km from central Vitoria-Gasteiz.
How do I get from the airport to central Vitoria-Gasteiz?
From Vitoria airport you can take Autobuses La Unión (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Vitoria airport have?
Vitoria has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Vitoria-Gasteiz?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- View of the airport from Estarrona, with the control tower and cargo area: Zarateman, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Check-in hall of the terminal: https://www.flickr.com/people/mikelo/, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- An Antonov An-225 on the apron, next to the control tower: Irekia / Gobierno Vasco, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Plaza de la Virgen Blanca: Tim Adams, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de Santa María: Zarateman, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Plaza de España: José Luis Filpo Cabana, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Humedales de Salburua: Basotxerri, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons