Business Class Flights to Aveiro, Portugal

Flights to Aveiro, Portugal, arrive at Francisco de Sa Carneiro International Airport (OPO) in Porto, which is located about 60 miles north of Aveiro. Cheap flights to Aveiro arriving at this airport can be booked on easyJet, Eurowings, and Smartwings, among other low-cost carriers. Francisco de Sa Carneiro International Airport handles more than 15 million passengers each year and serves flights from several countries around the world.

Some flights to Aveiro may arrive at the Aveiro Municipal Aerodrome, a small domestic airport located in the city that handles charter flights.

Tourist who fly to Aveiro often come to the area to enjoy its beaches and to see the city’s historic sites. Aveiro’s Old Town Centre is home to a variety of Romanesque and Art Nouveau architecture as well as to several hand-dug canals that were once used to collect seaweed for fertilizer. The Cathedral of Aveiro, built in the 15th century; the Art Nouveau Museum, and the Aveiro Museum are also popular destinations for tourists who book tickets to Aveiro.

For tourists interested in Aveiro’s past as a producer of salt, the Ecomuseu Marinha da Troncalhada is an open-air museum that offers tours and insight into the production of salt. Visitors will see the Aveiro salt flats, as well as a beautiful view of the port. Nearby Restaurante Laguna offers fusion Portuguese food and respite while exploring the historical slat flats.

Afterward, tourists can book a boat ride through the canals and catch more of the waterfront view that Aveiro has to offer.

West of city center, past the Aveiro Lagoon, is the Praia da Costa Nova. This beachfront is well-known for its scenic views, dunes, and boardwalk. When tourists aren’t at the beach, they can check out the cafes and restaurants on the boardwalk, as well as the striped houses that often catch the eye of visitors. Costa Nova is home to numerous boat rides and sightseeing tours, often referred to as the “Little Venice” of Portugal.

Also near Aveiro, the small town of Obidos is a frequent destination for tourists. It’s one of the better-preserved medieval towns in Portugal, complete with a fortified wall. Visitors can explore its medieval streets, houses, and more. The nearby castle has been turned into a hotel, so travelers who have dreamed of staying within a castle can book a room for their stay.

The city is also a destination for students who fly to Aveiro from other cities in Europe to attend Aveiro University. Ranked the number two university in Portugal, Aveiro University has an enrollment of about 15,000 students. Mainly a technical university, the University of Aveiro is known for its research and development work as well as for its programs in mathematics, physics, robotics, chemistry, engineering, and design.

Notable people from Aveiro include José Luciano de Castro, who served three terms as Portugal’s prime minister, and the Portuguese poet Rosa Alice Branco.