# VLC — Valencia Airport > Machine-readable reference for VLC. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/VLC.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-11T12:11:28.757+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Valencia Airport - IATA: VLC - ICAO: LEVC - City: Valencia - Country: ES (ES) - Timezone: Europe/Madrid - Distance from city: 8 km (5.0 mi) west of Valencia - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 8.53M - Official website: https://www.aena.es/en/valencia.html ## Overview Welcome Valencia Airport (VLC) operates more like a city metro stop with an attached runway rather than a traditional air hub. Situated just 8 kilometers west of Valencia, its on-site Metrovalencia station bridges the short journey from terminal to city center in 20-25 minutes. Frequent flyers overwhelmingly choose this rail option over taxis due to convenience and cost efficiency. Although the terminal caters primarily to budget and regional airlines like Ryanair and Vueling, its offerings include unexpected local flavors. Shops such as Thinking Valencia and Lizarran provide last-minute tastes of regional goods like wine and tapas, encapsulating a touch of Valencia’s charm. At a glance Handling approximately 8.53 million passengers annually with a single terminal, Valencia Airport ensures straightforward navigation. Its compact size does not compromise on essentials: 13 restaurant options—from Burger King to local favorite Tribs—alongside a suite of 14 shops like Dufry Duty Free and Parfois ensure basic traveler needs are met. However, food and beverage outlets here are not 24-hour entities, marking a significant point for night travelers to prepare. Terminals & layout The airport… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger terminal** — airlines: Ryanair, Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/terminals/t ## Dining (13) - **Amstel Cerveza** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/amstel-cerveza - **Burger King** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/burger-king - **Caffè di Fiore** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/caffe-di-fiore - **Dehesa Santamaría** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/dehesa-santamaria - **Foodies** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/foodies - **Häagen-Dazs** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/haagen-dazs - **La Pausa** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/la-pausa - **Lavazza** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/lavazza - **Lizarran** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/lizarran - **Mahou** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/mahou - **Pans and Company** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/pans-and-company - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/starbucks - **Tribs** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/restaurants/tribs ## Lounges (1) - **Sala Joan Olivert** — T · access: Main terminal, Priority Pass and pay-in · day pass: €39.45 adult / €18.20 child · 05:00-23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/lounges/sala-joan-olivert ## Shops (14) - **Crystal Media Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/crystal-media-shop - **Desigual** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/desigual - **Divers** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/divers - **Dufry Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/dufry-duty-free - **Farmacia** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/farmacia - **Market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/market - **Parfois** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/parfois - **Petra Mora** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/petra-mora - **Relay** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/relay - **Sunglass Hut** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/sunglass-hut - **The Fashion Place** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/the-fashion-place - **Thinking Valencia** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/thinking-valencia - **Travel Mate** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/travel-mate - **Valencian Corner** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/shops/valencian-corner ## Parking (5) - **Express Parking** — Official short stay drop-off · :no explicit daily rate/day, :free for first 10 mins/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/parking/express-parking - **Long Stay Car Park** — Official long stay · €42.04/8d/day, €13/1d/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/parking/long-stay-car-park - **Low Cost Car Park** — Official economy parking · :no explicit daily rate/day, :no explicit hourly rate/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/parking/low-cost-car-park - **P1 General Car Park** — Official short and medium stay · :€48.13/8d/day, €/from 20 € for 2 hours/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/parking/p1-general-car-park - **VIP Parking** — Official valet service · :no explicit daily rate/day, :no explicit hourly rate/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/parking/vip-parking ## Ground transport (8) - **EMT Bus Line 150** — City bus · Often 40–50 min centre–airport in traffic, based on user reports URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/transport/emt-bus-line-150 - **Interurban Buses Manises** — Regional bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/transport/interurban-buses-manises - **Metrovalencia Line 3** — Metro · 20–25 min from city centre (station‑to‑station) · €5.80 one way URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/transport/metrovalencia-line-3 - **Metrovalencia Line 5** — Metro · Around 20–25 min in‑train from central stations, longer door‑to‑gate · €5.80 one way (airport metro fare reported as same regardless of L3 vs L5) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/transport/metrovalencia-line-5 - **Radio Taxi Valencia** — Taxi · Similar to standard taxi runs (often 15–20 min Old Town–airport in light traffic) · Pre‑booked/on‑demand; no fixed schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/transport/radio-taxi-valencia - **Taxco** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/transport/taxco - **Taxi Valencia** — Taxi · Around 15–20 min Old Town–airport in light traffic · About €14 from Plaça de la Reina to airport in user reports (older data) · On demand; no fixed schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/transport/taxi-valencia - **Taxis de Valencia** — Taxi · Often 15–20 min airport–centre off‑peak · User‑reported taxis around €14–20 airport–centre depending on time and surcharges · Continuous taxi rank at terminal; no timetable URL: https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/transport/taxis-de-valencia ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Skip taxis to the city. Metrovalencia lines 3 and 5 travel directly to Xàtiva and Colón in 20-25 minutes. Use a rechargeable card for less hassle. - _Time_: Arrive 90 minutes before Schengen flights and two hours for non-Schengen during morning and late afternoon to avoid security lines. - _Local_: Pick up a last-minute gift at Thinking Valencia featuring regional treats like wine and olive oil. - _Money_: There’s no money exchange desk, but an ATM dispenses multiple currencies—use it to avoid hassle. - _Avoid_: The airport closes concessions during non-flight hours; bring your own food if traveling late night or early morning. - _Quiet_: Encounter a break from the hustle in the chapel on landside Floor 2—a seldom-known peaceful retreat. - _Quiet_: Near Gates 13-22, find ample tabletop chargers—ideal for working before boarding. - _Insider_: Stay overnight at nearby budget hotels like Ibis or Travelodge if you arrive late and depart early to save on city accommodations. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/VLC.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/vlc/departures — HTML page with live departures