Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Valencia Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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VLC Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Valencia Airport (code: VLC).
What to Expect
- A modern and busy single-terminal international airport with a small variety of shops and restaurants. 24-hour dining is available.
- WiFi is available to help pass the time and there are power outlets
- Economy class passengers can pay to enter the airport’s first class lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and rates.
Sleeping in Valencia Airport
Many overnight sleepers prefer the quiet 1st floor check-in area. There are a few benches on the ground floor, near the security checkpoints. One reviewer reported seeing homeless people in the airport at night, so you may want to sleep near other travellers or security as a precaution. Have a sleeping bag or travel mat and blanket handy for added comfort while sleeping on the floor. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See our Airport Hotels section below for locations or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
Covid-19 Update
Some airport reviews and tips in this guide and elsewhere on the site were written before March 2020 and may no longer be valid. To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
- Sala Joan Olivert Lounge – Location: Airside, Level 1, near Gate A1. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Valencia Airport Lounges
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Valencia Airport:
With Covid restrictions constantly changing, we recommend that you confirm shuttle availability prior to booking and/or prior to your arrival.
- Ibis Budget Valencia Aeropuerto – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Travelodge Valencia Aeropuerto – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Port Azafata Valencia – Free airport shuttle is available from 6:00AM to 10:00PM. Reservations are required. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Valencia, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free unlimited WiFi is available at Valencia Airport. Connect to the “AIRPORT FREE WIFI AENA” network.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, Ground Floor • Landside, 1st Floor.
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, there is a nursing lounge for breastfeeding and diaper-changing. You will find armchairs, tables/chairs for children, a microwave and a television. Location: Landside, 1st Floor.
Chapel – Location: Floor 2, Landside.
Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Location: Airside, near Gates 21-22.
Currency Exchange – While a dedicated currency exchange is not a available, the ATM in Arrivals dispenses several currencies.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free is available (operating at varying schedules, between 4:00AM to 10:30PM) as well as a small selection of shops to pass the time.
Food & Drinks – Aside from some vending machines, there are no 24 hour food concessions at this airport. However, the following concessions are open during flight operation hours:
- Landside: Lavazza
- Airside: Amstel Cerveza • Burger King • Mahou • Starbucks • Trib’s.
- Vending machines (hot/cold drinks and snacks) are also available.
Information Desk – Have any questions? Visit the airport information desk for assistance! Location: Landside, Level 1. Hours: unknown.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Medical Services – If you feel unwell or injure yourself, first aid services are available. Location: Floor 0, Arrivals zone. Hours: unknown.
Mobile Charging – A reader (September 2018) tells us that there are charging outlets available (table top), at least in Terminal 2, near Gates 13-22.
Pharmacy – Location: Landside, Floor 2, Departures. Hours: unknown.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not available.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airlines
Valencia airport is served by the following airlines: Aero Nova • Air Arabia Maroc • Air Baltic • Air France• Air Europa • Air France • Air Nostrum • Air Serbia • Austrian Airlines • Brussels Airways • British Airways • EasyJet • Eurowings • KLM • Lufthansa • Luxair • Royal Air Maroc • Ryanair • Swiss International Airlines • TAP Portugal • Transavia • TUIFly • Turkish Airlines • Volotea • Vueling Airlines • Wizz Air.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Bus
Bus 150 offers service between VLC airport and central Valencia with several stops along the way. At the time of this update, a one-way ticket is €1.45. Service is available daily from approximately 6:21AM – 10:21PM.
Car Rentals
Onsite car rental agencies, located near the exit in Arrivals, include: Avis/Budget/Maggiore • Enterprise • Europcar • Goldcar • Hertz • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Hotel Tactica by C&R • Port Azafata Valencia.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Metro
MetroValencia serves the airport with two lines. Central Valencia can be reached from the airport in about 25 minutes. Line 3 runs hourly between the airport, downtown Valencia, the port and a few key locations in the Valencia metro area. Line 5 provides hourly service between the airport, the port and the town of Torrent. For timetables, stops and fares, visit the MetroValencia website.
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available at the taxi stand outside of Arrivals. There is a minimum fare of €5,40 for rides from the airport.
Last updated: 2022-10-28
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, are subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers and their web sites. We are not representatives of any of the above mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.
