Valencia Airport (VLC)

Passengers arrive on the concourse level and follow direct pathways toward immigration for non-Schengen arrivals, baggage reclaim, and customs.

• Deplane and follow signage for Passport Control (non-Schengen arrivals) or Baggage Reclaim (Schengen arrivals).
• Non-Schengen passengers present travel documents at Policía Nacional border check booths.
• Proceed down to the baggage reclaim hall to collect checked luggage from designated carousels.
• Pass through Agencia Tributaria customs inspection, selecting the green channel if carrying nothing to declare or red channel if declaring goods.
• Exit into the public arrivals hall where metro connections, taxi ranks, and car rental desks are located.

• Train

  Metro (Metrovalencia Lines 3 & 5)

  Direct underground trains run from the station beneath the airport terminal directly to central stations such as Xàtiva and Colón.

  Durée:

  roughly 20-25 minutes

  Coût indicatif:

  typically €4.80 - €5.50 (including card deposit)

• Train

  Public Bus (MetroBus Line 150)

  Local bus service stopping outside the arrivals area and running to central Valencia via intermediate towns.

  Durée:

  roughly 35-45 minutes

  Coût indicatif:

  typically €1.50 - €2.00

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official taxis wait at designated ranks outside the arrivals exit; standard airport supplements apply.

  Durée:

  roughly 15-25 minutes

  Coût indicatif:

  typically €20.00 - €25.00

• Location de voiture

  Car Rental

  Major car rental desks operate inside the main arrivals hall, with vehicle collection in the adjacent multi-storey car park.

  Durée:

  roughly 15-25 minutes to city centre

  Coût indicatif:

  varies by provider and season

Transfers occur within the main integrated terminal complex, though Valencia functions predominantly as a point-to-point airport.

• Schengen-to-Schengen transfers generally do not require exiting the secure gate area if checked baggage is booked through.
• Non-Schengen arriving passengers connecting to Schengen flights must pass through passport control and security screening.
• Passengers transferring between self-connect flights must clear customs, exit to arrivals, and re-check luggage at main check-in.

Free Wi-Fi access is provided throughout the terminal building by airport operator Aena.

• Connect to the network named 'AIRPORT FREE WIFI AENA'.
• Open a web browser to complete registration via email or social login.
• Service is provided free of charge, with optional premium speed upgrades available.

ATMs and foreign exchange counters are located in both departures and arrivals areas.

• ATMs accepting major international debit and credit cards are located in the public arrivals concourse.
• Bureau de change counters offer currency conversion in arrivals and departure zones.
• Payment cards are accepted almost universally across Valencia for transport, dining, and shopping.

Dining choices are available both before and after security screening.

• Public arrivals and departures areas feature cafes serving coffee, light snacks, and pastries.
• Airside departures area includes chain eateries, tapas bars, and takeaway food outlets.
• Vending machines stocking bottled water and snacks are positioned throughout the terminal.

A lounge facility operates in the airside departures zone.

• The Sala VIP Joan Olivert lounge is located in the airside departure hall after security.
• Access is open to eligible premium class travellers, cardholders, or via single-entry purchase.
• Facilities include complimentary refreshments, seating areas, Wi-Fi, and flight updates.

Accommodations are situated adjacent to the airport perimeter and in nearby Manises.

• Hotel Travelodge Valencia Aeropuerto is situated within walking distance or one short metro stop (Rosas).
• Additional hotels are located in Manises town centre, 1 to 2 metro stops away.
• Central Valencia offers extensive hotel options accessible within 20 minutes via metro.

Baggage claim, lost property assistance, and luggage wrapping services are available in the terminal.

• Baggage reclaim carousels are located on the ground floor after border control.
• Luggage protection and wrapping services are available in the check-in area of departures.
• Inquiries regarding delayed or missing luggage should be directed to your airline's handling desk in the reclaim hall.

Dedicated amenities are provided for passengers travelling with young children.

• Baby care facilities with changing tables are located near restrooms throughout the building.
• A dedicated children's play area is situated in the airside departures lounge.
• Family lanes are available at security screening to facilitate easier passage.

• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• VIP Lounge
• Car Rental Desks
• Children's Play Area
• Information Desk
• Medical First Aid Station
• Free Wi-Fi

Numéro d'urgence local: 112

• Dial 112 for national emergency services, including police, medical, and fire assistance.
• A First Aid medical station is located within the main terminal building.
• For lost passports, contact your home country's consulate in Valencia or Madrid and report the incident to the airport Policía Nacional office.

• Vérifiez la validité de votre passeport et tout visa, ETA ou déclaration d'entrée requis.
• Confirmez votre terminal de départ sur votre carte d'embarquement la veille.
• Activez une eSIM de voyage pour être en ligne dès votre atterrissage.
• Téléchargez des cartes hors ligne et faites une capture d'écran de l'adresse de votre hôtel et de votre référence de réservation.
• Informez votre banque de votre voyage et ayez une carte de paiement de secours.
• Enregistrez le numéro d'urgence local et les contacts de votre ambassade sur votre téléphone.
• Photographiez votre passeport et stockez la copie dans un endroit accessible hors ligne.
• Vérifiez la franchise de bagages et les articles restreints pour votre destination.

Les opérations aéroportuaires changent. Confirmez toujours les terminaux, tarifs et horaires avec les sources officielles ci-dessous avant de voyager.

• Aena - Valencia Airport Official WebSource aéroportuaire officielle
• Policía Nacional - Controles de FronteraSource gouvernementale
• Agencia Tributaria - AduanasSource gouvernementale
• Metrovalencia - Official Transport NetworkSource de transport officielle
• Ministerio de Sanidad - Health ServicesSource gouvernementale