Valencia Airport - Flight Information and Guide (VLC)

How to get to Valencia Airport

Valencia is among the best-connected Spanish airports to the city center thanks to the metro, which reaches the heart of the city without needing transfers.

By Car

Drivers follow the A-3 motorway or the V-30, with dedicated exits well-marked toward the terminal, just minutes from the city center.

By Train

There is no Renfe station at the airport; rail connection is via the metro (lines 3 and 5), with an integrated airport-zone ticket at 4.80 euros per trip (2 euros with the TuiN card), approximately 20 minutes.

By Bus

Urban bus lines are active towards the city centre, useful as an alternative to the metro especially for those staying in areas not directly served by metro stations.

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Tips The Metrovalencia is generally the fastest and most economical option to reach the centre, with frequent departures for most of the day.

Average travel time to VLC

Train20 minutes

Shuttle bus30 minutes

Taxi / Private hire15-20 minutes

Parking near Valencia Airport

The multi-story parking P1, located directly across from the terminal, is the most practical solution for short stays, with a covered walkway leading directly to the check-in area.

For longer stays, a dedicated parking area is available with discounted rates, connected to the terminal via a short shuttle service.

Approximately 2-3 euros per hour, with discounts available for online booking for longer stays.

How to get to Valencia from VLC

Valencia's true strength is the Metrovalencia: lines 3 and 5 connect the airport directly to the city center and Xàtiva station in approximately 25 minutes, with frequent service for most of the day.

By Train

There is no Renfe station at the airport: rail connection to the city center is via the metro.

By Bus

Urban bus stops are located in the terminal's arrivals area, with tickets available on board.

By Taxi

Official taxis wait in the arrivals area; the meter is standard for trips to the city center, approximately 20-25€.

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Car rental at Valencia Airport

Major car rental companies — Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and Sixt — have dedicated desks in the terminal, with pickup areas within walking distance.

Renting is particularly convenient for visiting the Valencian coast beyond the city, with good highway connections in every direction.

To rent a car you will need a driver's license, passport, and credit card, plus an IDP in the majority of cases.

Hotels near Valencia Airport

Valencia airport is in Manises, about 8 km from the centre, and is easily reached by metro at any hour of the day: lines 3 and 5 reach Xàtiva, in the heart of the city, in about 25 minutes, with a train every 15-20 minutes. The taxi takes about 20 minutes. Those who want to stay between the Cathedral and the Lonja de la Seda find the historic centre full of hotels of different levels; those arriving at or departing from the Estación del Norte, right next to Xàtiva, can choose a hotel steps from the platforms; those who prefer a livelier neighbourhood in the evening look towards Ruzafa and the Parque Central, the former railway area now turned into a park.

City centre

Historic centre (Cathedral and Seu-Xerea)

From the airport, the metro (lines 3 or 5) reaches Xàtiva in about 25 minutes, then a few minutes' walk to the historic centre; the taxi takes about 20 minutes.

Best for: for those who want to sleep a few steps from the Cathedral, the Lonja de la Seda and Plaza de la Virgen

Pros

A few metres from the Cathedral and the Lonja de la Seda, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Xàtiva metro station 5 minutes' walk from both hotels

Cons

Limited-traffic zone, not very convenient for those arriving by car
Higher prices on weekends and during the Fallas

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Near the airport link

Estación del Norte and Xàtiva

Same metro as the historic centre: lines 3 or 5 from the airport to Xàtiva in about 25 minutes; the hotels are 5 minutes' walk from the station.

Best for: for those arriving or departing by train, or who want the airport metro a few steps from the hotel

Pros

5 minutes' walk from the Estación del Norte and the Xàtiva metro
Convenient for those combining train and plane in the same trip

Cons

Traffic and crowds all day in the station area
Less nightlife than the historic centre or Ruzafa

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Neighbourhood

Ruzafa and Parque Central

Same distance from the airport as the rest of the centre (metro 25 minutes, taxi 20); from the Parque Central the historic centre is 10-15 minutes on foot.

Best for: for those seeking a neighbourhood with evening life, markets and venues, close to the Parque Central

Pros

Close to the Ruzafa market and the neighbourhood's venues
A few minutes from the Parque Central and the Estación del Norte

Cons

A large hotel, less intimate than the properties in the historic centre
Some reviews mention traffic noise from the rooms facing the street

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Senator Parque Central A 192-room hotel between the Ruzafa market and the Parque Central, a few minutes from the Estación del Norte. View availability

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Airport services

Compact compared to Spain's major hubs, the airport nonetheless offers a complete range of services for the mixed tourist and business traffic it serves.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area offers a selection of perfumery, spirits, and Valencian gastronomic specialties. Currency exchange counters and ATMs are available in departures and arrivals; some shops also sell prepaid SIMs from major local operators.

Lounges & relaxation

There is a VIP lounge located after security, with paid access or major travel credit cards accepted. Entry is generally by day-pass, except for Priority Pass holders or airline alliance members. The lounge is business-standard level with hours generally matching Terminal flight schedules.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Free WiFi managed by Aena covers the entire terminal area. For a local SIM, national carriers (Movistar, Vodafone, Orange) often have a counter or ATM at the airport—convenient if you'd rather not search the city. All offer eSIM activation with an ID document.

Families & Children

Parents will find diaper changing and nursing facilities in the central areas of the terminal.

Terminal guide

The airport operates with a single terminal of modest size compared to other major Spanish airports, which makes internal routes fast and orientation particularly simple.

Check-in, security, and boarding areas are all concentrated in one compact space, with transit times generally short even during peak traffic periods.

From check-in to gate, you typically walk 8-10 minutes.