⏰ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
35
minutes
Domestic → International
70
minutes
Interline Connections
110
minutes
🏢 Terminal Information
Porto Airport has a single modern terminal with a central departures hall feeding two concourses: a Schengen pier on the lower level and an upper-level pier for non-Schengen and select long-haul flights. Both wings remain connected airside, allowing easy transfers without leaving the secure zone.
Walking times are short to moderate—most Schengen gates are within 6–8 minutes of security, while the farthest non-Schengen gates take about 10–12 minutes via the upper mezzanine corridors. Elevators and escalators at the concourse junction provide step-free access between the two levels.
Security screening is centralized immediately after check-in, with separate Fast Track and family lanes; waits are commonly 10–20 minutes but can lengthen during early-morning Ryanair and TAP departures. Passport control for non-Schengen flights sits just beyond security on the way to the upper pier, and returning passengers clear immigration before descending to baggage claim.
Customs follows baggage reclaim with green/red channel options, and transfer passengers staying airside between Schengen and non-Schengen gates generally only need to pass through passport control, not a second security check. Signage clearly directs connections and indicates escalator/elevator locations for mobility assistance.
Amenities include the ANA Lounge near Gate 31, plentiful cafés such as Costa Coffee and local bakery outlets, and duty-free shopping at the central atrium. Family facilities feature nursing rooms near Gates 8 and 32, indoor play corners in the Schengen area, and accessible restrooms plus tactile paving along the main concourse for travelers with reduced mobility.
🔄 Connection Tips
Non‑Schengen connections require passport control; distances moderate.
⏰ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic → International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
110
minutes
🏢 Terminal Information
Bragança Airport (BGC) serves the Trás-os-Montes region in northeastern Portugal with a small but functional terminal. The facility supports the scheduled domestic route connecting Bragança to Vila Real, Viseu, and Cascais (Lisbon). Terminal amenities are basic, consisting of a check-in counter, a waiting area, and restrooms. While compact, the terminal ensures quick processing for the regional turboprop aircraft that serve the airport. Taxis are typically available to connect to the historic city center.
🔄 Connection Tips
Limited scheduled service with connections primarily to Portuguese mainland airports. Located near Spanish border in Trás-os-Montes region. Ground transport available to city center and cross-border connections.
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