Valencia Airport guide
Valencia Airport (VLC), everything you need to know
A practical guide to Valencia Airport, from terminal layout and facilities to where to meet your driver and how to reach the Costa Blanca once you land.
VLCIATA airport code
1 terminalAll flights, one building
~8 kmFrom Valencia city centre
100%Electric transfer fleet
Airport information
Getting to know Valencia Airport
Valencia Airport, also known as Manises Airport after the municipality it sits in, is a modern, single terminal airport around 8 km west of Valencia city. It is a hub for Iberia regional and Vueling, with routes across Europe. Here is what to expect when you land.
One modern terminal
All arrivals and departures run through a single terminal building, expanded in 2021, so there is no need to worry about switching terminals for connections.
Arrivals and departures
The terminal is split by floor, arrivals and baggage claim on the ground floor, with departures and check-in above.
Facilities on site
Shops, cafes and restaurants, Wi-Fi, car rental desks, and ground transport links are all available within the terminal.
A growing European hub
Valencia Airport handled over 9 million passengers in 2024, with routes to destinations including Paris, London, Amsterdam, Milan and Rome.
Arriving for a flight
As general guidance, allow around 2 hours before a short haul flight and closer to 3 hours before a long haul departure or during busy periods.
Getting into Valencia city
Metro Line 3 connects the airport directly to Valencia city centre, useful if your trip starts or ends in the city itself rather than the Costa Blanca.
Meeting your driver
Where to find us on arrival
Every Costanova Transfer pickup starts in the same place, the arrivals area on Valencia Airport's ground floor. There is only one terminal building, so there is no confusion about which building or exit to use.
Exact meeting instructions, including where your driver will be waiting, are confirmed when you book, so you know exactly where to go before you even land.
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Land and collect your luggageMake your way through arrivals and baggage claim on the ground floor as normal.
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Look for your driverYour driver will be waiting in the arrivals area with your name, exact spot confirmed at booking.
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Head straight to your vehicleNo shuttle bus, no second stop, a direct walk to your private, fully electric Tesla.
Finding your way
Valencia Airport terminal map
A quick visual reference for the terminal layout, useful for finding arrivals, baggage claim, and ground transport.
Terminal layout is subject to change. Always follow on-site signage on the day.
Where to next
Popular routes from Valencia Airport
Fixed price, private transfers from Valencia Airport to the Costa Blanca. It is a longer journey than our Alicante Airport routes, so prices are set separately for this airport.
Denia€135
Route details
Javea€145
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Calpe€165
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Benidorm€200
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FAQs
Questions about Valencia Airport
Valencia Airport sits around 8 km west of Valencia city centre, in the municipality of Manises.
No. Valencia Airport operates from a single modern terminal building, with arrivals on the ground floor and departures above.
Costanova Transfer drivers meet guests in the arrivals area on the ground floor. Exact meeting instructions are confirmed when you book.
Journey times vary by destination. Denia, the closest major Costa Blanca town, takes just over an hour, while Benidorm takes around 1 hour 30 minutes by private transfer or taxi.
No. Valencia Airport routes are priced separately, since it is a longer journey to most Costa Blanca towns than from Alicante Airport. See our popular routes page for the full price list.
Let us know your updated arrival time as soon as you can, and we will adjust your pickup accordingly. Sharing your flight details when you book helps us plan ahead.
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