Travel to Portugal

We are very pleased to welcome you to Porto.

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This page is regularly updated. We invite you to see additional information closer to the Conference.

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Arriving in Braga

Braga is easily accessible from Porto, making it a convenient destination for visitors traveling from Portugal’s second-largest city. Whether you prefer public transport or a private vehicle, there are several options to reach Braga comfortably.

- By Train: regular CP (Comboios de Portugal) urban trains run between Porto – São Bento / Porto – Campanhã and Braga, with a journey time of approximately 55 minutes. Trains operate frequently throughout the day, providing a comfortable and affordable travel option. Tickets can be purchased at train stations or online via the CP website.

- By Bus: several bus companies, such as FlixBus, Rede Expressos, and Get Bus, offer direct connections between Porto and Braga. The journey typically takes around 50 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic and departure location. Get Bus provides a direct transfer from Porto Airport (OPO) to Braga, making it a great choice for travelers arriving by plane.

- By Car: if you prefer driving, Braga is easily accessible via the A3 motorway, which connects Porto to Braga in approximately 40 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic.
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‍- By Taxi or Ride-Sharing Services: taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Bolt are widely available in Porto and can provide a direct transfer to Braga. The trip typically takes 40 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

Getting to the Conference Venue

Once in Braga, getting to Forum Braga is simple and accessible. Conveniently located in the city center, the venue is easily reachable by foot from many key landmarks, hotels, and public transport hubs. For those using public transport, several bus routes pass near Forum Braga, making it a hassle-free option for visitors. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Bolt are also readily available for a quick and comfortable ride. If you’re driving, Forum Braga offers nearby parking facilities, ensuring easy access for those arriving by car.

Visa Requirements and Invitation Letter

A customised invitation letter for visa purposes is available to registered delegates who have completed full payment of their registration. After registering for the conference, please contact the Conference Secretariat to request your invitation letter.

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Visa Information

VISA maybe required online or at the local/national Portuguese embassy or consulate.

Letters of invitation are available to participants upon written request to the conference secretariat.

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For a complete list of countries whose citizens are required to obtain a Schengen visa in order to enter please click on list of countries.

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Additional information available at the website of Schengen VISA information www.schengenvisainfo.com

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Fly with TAP

TAP Portugal has agreed to offer a discount to the participants of the “8th International Wildland Fire Conference” who make their flight booking and buy their ticket exclusively through TAP Portugal’s website.

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The discounts offered are the following:

up to 10% in economy and business class

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The code of the event will be available soon and must be mentioned when making the booking in order to benefit from the discount:

  • enter the website www.flytap.com
  • select flights and dates
  • insert the event code in the Promotion/Congress Code Box, located on the left side of the webpage. Kindly check the code to be used, according to the currency.

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Important Information

  • The discount applicable to this event is only valid for online bookings made through TAP Portugal’s website www.flytap.com and with payment by credit card. The ticket will always be an electronic ticket.
  • Bookings made previously by travel agencies or at our desks are not eligible for this discount.
  • The final price shown at the end of the booking is the final fare, including the discount and all related taxes. The discount is applicable only over the fare, excluding all taxes related to the voyage.
  • The discount only applies to TAP operated flights. Bookings on or which include code-share flights operated by other airlines or on other airlines do not benefit from the discount. Code-share flights are identified on online bookings with the message “OAL” or /
  • The discount is not accumulative with fares for resident / student / child / infant /senior, etc.
  • In case the website is down, Delegates should try again later as discount is only possible on website.
  • Please remove miles discount or any other discount.
  • The discount applies only for travel to the event. It is valid for round trip journeys from any TAP destination to Lisbon or Porto.
  • The booking can be made at any time. The travel dates must be comprehended in the period of 10 days before / 10 days after the event dates. The dates of the event must be comprehended in the period of travel.
  • The discount is also extended to the participants accompanying persons (adults).
  • The conditions and restrictions regarding changes and refunds are those of the applicable fare. Please check the fare details before ending your booking.

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