Valencia is a gastronomic center, the greenest city in Spain and the third largest city in the country. Valencia is famous for its amazingly beautiful sandy beach, tropical gardens and excellent tourist services. Therefore, more than 6 million tourists and people who come to permanent residence come here every year. Valencia Airport is the first place where most guests begin their acquaintance with the city.
A bit of history
Today Valencia Airport is one of the largest airfields in Spain. In 1927, the local authorities decided to build an air port near the sea, capable of receiving both conventional aircraft and seaplanes, which were so widespread at that time.
The airport was officially opened in 1933, and on September 1, 1934, the first flight from Madrid to Valencia took place. After the end of World War II, seaplanes lost their relevance, and then a runway was built at the airfield.
In 1983, another event took place - the opening of the new international terminal T1. In anticipation of the 2007 America's Sailing Cup, a larger domestic terminal was built in Valencia.
According to statistics, Valencia airport ranks 11th in terms of passenger traffic in the country.
In 2021, Aeropuerto de Valencia works with 22 airlines, while the capital's airport cooperates with 38 airlines.
List of airlines flying to Valencia airport:
- Aeroflot,
- S7 Airlines,
- Lufthansa,
- EL AL Israel Airlines,
- Czech Airlines,
- Vueling Airlines,
- Aeronova,
- KLM,
- Iberia,
- British Airways,
- TAROM,
- Orionair,
- Air France,
- Air Nostrum,
- Smart Wings,
- Royal Air Maroc,
- Turkish Airlines,
- Vueling Airlines,
- Alitalia,
- Ryanair,
- Air Europa,
- SWISS,
- TAPAirPortugal.
Popular flight routes from Valencia airport
Aeropuerto de Valencia (Valencia airport codes: ICAO LEVC and IATA VLC) is a major transport hub, an important business and tourist center, contributing to the development of the region. Valencia Airport has a large number of regular domestic flights, half of which are in Madrid.
In addition to Madrid, other flight destinations are in demand: Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Seville.
The Valencian part of Spain has daily flights to about 15 European countries.
Airport terminals: how to find your way around
The airport has three terminals that are spread over three floors and one runway.
Terminal T1 is the main building of the air terminal, serving international and national flights, as well as destinations to the EU countries. If you are flying within the borders of Spain, you will have to go to Terminal T1 to claim your baggage.
This terminal is located on three floors - P0, P1 and P2. On the first (P0) - the arrival area and ticket office, as well as passenger control, baggage tape, lost baggage area, customs control, car rental, arrival hall, chapel.
The P1 floor houses the departure area, 60 check-in counters, 14 boarding gates, passport control, a VIP lounge, ATMs, shops and cafes.
On the third floor, P2 - pharmacy, security service, assembly hall.
T2 is a new passenger terminal, opened in 2021.
The regional terminal serves domestic flights.
Airport services and car rental
Valencia Airport has the necessary infrastructure to comfortably wait for departure. There are shops, restaurants, play areas for children, a mother and child room, a medical center, hotels, a post office, car rental services and much more.
To get to the city, which is at a distance of 8 km, you can rent a car directly at the airport.
In the arrivals area in terminal T1, there are car rental counters of many leading world companies: Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Enterprise Atesa.
Rent terms:
- A person who has reached the age of 21 with at least 1 year of driving experience can rent a car.
- The service is paid for by credit card. Cash and debit card are not accepted.
- You will need a passport or a copy of it, as well as an international driver's license.
In the tourist season, prices for car rental from large companies start at 30 euros per day for a car of the level of Nissan Micra. Higher class cars, such as the Toyota Rav 4, cost 120 euros per day.
In the season of low tourist activity (autumn - winter), the rental price drops by half.
Three ways to get to the airport
You can cover the distance from the city to the airport by metro, bus or taxi.
Underground
The city center is easily accessible via the metro. Travel time is 21 minutes. Metro station "Aeroport" is located directly at the airport. The metro operates on weekdays and Saturdays from 05.47 to 00.27, on Sunday from 05.47 to 00.02. The fare is 4 euros.
Airbus
Every day, except Sunday, every 30 minutes from 05.30 to 22.00 suburban airbus No. 150 runs from the airport. The final stop Àngel Guimerà is located within walking distance of the old town. The journey takes 40-45 minutes. The fare is 1.45 euros.
Taxi
The fastest way to get to the nearest settlement is by taxi. Travel time will not exceed 20 minutes. Taxis are charged at a tariff of 1.45 euros for landing and 1.08 euros for each kilometer of the route. So, the average cost from the airport to the center of Valencia will be up to 20 euros.
The minimum cost of a day trip is 12 euros. At night and on holidays, the price increases.
The airport information desk will help with any question
The Valencia Airport Tourist Information Office is located in front of the arrivals area in the basement. Service specialists solve the problems of visitors and answer questions. The staff will help you find accommodation, tell you how to get to the city, where to rent a car, and tell you about tourist attractions.
Help desk opening hours:
- Monday - Friday: 08.30 - 20.20;
- Saturday - Sunday: 09.30 - 17.20;
- holidays: 09.30 - 17.20.
Airport official website: http://www.aena.es
Exact address: Carretera del Aeropuerto, s / n, 46940 Manises, Valencia, Spain.
Call Center: 902 404 704 - (+34) 913 211 000.
Summing up
Valencia Airport is located 8 km from the city, in the municipality of Manises. The terminal serves domestic and international flights. The transport hub is equipped with everything necessary for comfortable waiting for departure and arrival. Passengers can, for a fee, gain access to the Lounge, and the information center can provide information on accommodation, car rental and the area's attractions.
