Valencia Airport (VLC)

Overview

A short drive west of city centre the humble Valencia, or Manises, Airport was renovated in time for the America's Cup in 2007 and now handles five to six million passengers annually.

It's well connected to airports across Europe and the public transport options to and from the airport are convenient and efficient. Most flights to Valencia tend to originate from the much larger Madrid and Barcelona airports. Valencia Airport is open 24 hours and offers a modest number of shops and cafés to pass the time in while waiting to board your flight.

Location

Valencia Airport is just six miles (9km) from the city centre.

Getting to the city

Two train lines run between the airport and the city. Line 5 stops at Marítim Serrería-Torrent Avenue and runs every 15 minutes between 6.45am and 9.45pm. Line 3 runs between the airport and Rafelbunyol at 15-minute intervals from 5.30am and 10.30pm. Tickets work on a zone system and range from €1.40 to €3.60 per ride. Bus route 150 connects the airport to central Valencia. Fares are €1.25 and the buses leave regularly from the departures area between 5.25am and 11.50pm.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between March and October).

Contacts

+34 91 321 10 00.

Car rental

A number of car rental agencies operate at Valencia Airport, including Auriga Crown, Avis, Hertz, EuropCar, National and Atesa. However, a local drivers license is needed when renting a car.

Airport Taxis

Metered taxis are available outside the arrivals area. Fares for the short six mile (9km) trip into town cost between €15 and €20.

Transfer between terminals

No terminal transfers as there is just one terminal.

Parking

Both long- and short-term parking is available relatively close to the terminal. Charges range from €1.44 per hour to €14.65 per day. Long-term parking charges drop to €5.83 per day after the first day.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.aena.es

Airlines

Flights to Valencia Airport are available on most major European airlines and charter companies. These include budget airlines such as Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet, Wizz Air and Air Nostrum, which is based at the airport. Other major carriers flying to Valencia include Lufthansa, Iberia, Delta, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Spanair, SAS and TAP Portugal.

Internet

As in most modern Wi-Fi is available for a nominal fee.

Business Lounges

The Joan Olivert VIP lounge available for passenger use at the airport. Conference and meeting facilities include the Rafael Martinez Esteve Conference Room, which accommodates up to 80 people, while the Aena and Sala meeting facilities can hold six and ten people respectively.

Valencia Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.