--- iata: VLC name: Valencia Airport city: Valencia country: Spain lastUpdated: '2026-08-31' officialWebsite: 'https://www.aena.es/en/valencia.html' sources: - 'https://www.aena.es/en/valencia.html' - 'https://www.aena.es/doc/pressdetail/260113-aena-estadisticas-2025en.pdf' - >- https://www.aena.es/en/valencia/vip-services/vip-lounges/joan-olivert-lounge.html - 'https://www.aena.es/en/valencia/vip-services/fast-lane.html' - 'https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/valencia' - 'https://www.aena.es/en/valencia/arriving/underground.html' - 'https://www.aena.es/en/valencia/arriving/bus.html' - 'https://www.aena.es/en/valencia/arriving/taxi.html' - 'https://www.aena.es/es/valencia/servicios-del-aeropuerto/wifi.html' - >- https://www.aena.es/en/valencia/airports-services/categories/other-services.html - 'https://www.metrovalencia.es/es/nuestras-tarifas/' - 'https://www.prioritypass.com/en/lounges/spain/valencia/vlc-sala-joan-olivert' - 'https://aip.enaire.es/aip/contenido_AIP/AD/AD2/LEVC/LE_AD_2_LEVC_en.html' - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valencia_Airport' quickFacts: - >- Manises, ~8 km west of Valencia centre; IATA VLC / ICAO LEVC; Aena-operated civilian airport marketed as Aeropuerto de Valencia (also called Manises Airport locally) - >- Record 11,847,527 passengers in 2025 (+9.6% YoY) — Aena press 13 Jan 2026; Spain’s ~#8–#10 band after MAD / BCN / PMI / AGP / ALC / LPA / TFS; 93,110 movements (+6.4%); all-time annual passenger high for the field - >- Single passenger terminal (main + regional / “R” wing): check-in and central security landside; airside boarding on P1 with Schengen and non-Schengen flows; metro station on the ground floor of the regional flights area - >- One asphalt runway 12/30 — 3,215 × 45 m (ENAIRE AIP LEVC); THR 30 displaced 300 m (LDA 2,915 m); ILS Cat I on both ends; Ryanair / Iberia Regional (Air Nostrum) / Vueling / Wizz-heavy leisure and regional mix — do not confuse with ALC (Alicante–Elche) - >- Sole Priority Pass lounge: Sala VIP Joan Olivert airside P1 near Gate 12 (between T1 and regional “R”), daily 04:00–23:00; Aena day pass €45.95 adult / €21.25 child (serviciosvip.aena.es); Fast Lane €11.10, preferential door open 24 hours - >- Metrovalencia lines 3 and 5 under the terminal — AB+ single €4.80 to the city (official Metrovalencia tarifas); Metrobus 150 cheaper but slower (~€1.45 one-way on Aena; no Sunday/holiday service toward the airport); taxi supplement €5.40 + €12.50 airport-origin minimum (APC Valencia) bentoTips: - label: Transport title: Metro 3/5 €4.80 AB+ — station in terminal detail: >- Metrovalencia lines 3 (Aeropuerto–Rafelbunyol) and 5 (Aeropuerto–Marítim Serrería) share the airport station on the ground floor of the regional flights terminal (Aena). Weekday trains roughly every 15 minutes; weekends / holidays closer to every 20 minutes — first/last trains and night extras are published on Aena’s underground page (line 3 from the airport from about 05:27 weekdays; line 5 from about 06:21). Buy an AB+ single (€4.80) or SUMA 10 / SUMA T+ product covering the airport “+” zone at the station machines or desk — first-time card stock may add a small support fee. Useful centre stops include Xàtiva (near Estació del Nord) and Colón. Metrobus line 150 is the budget road option (~€1.45 one-way on Aena’s bus page; ~35–40′ via Mislata / Quart de Poblet / Manises) but Aena lists no Sunday or holiday service toward the airport — do not plan a Sunday inbound on 150. Official taxis at the arrivals rank (Radio Taxi Manises / Valencia APC operators): airport-origin supplement €5.40 and special minimum €12.50 (includes the supplement) under APC urban tariffs; centre often lands around €20–25 daytime before luggage / night / Fallas supplements — confirm the live meter (Tarifa 5 day / Tarifa 6 night–Sunday– holiday). summary: >- Metro 3/5 AB+ €4.80 / ~20–25′ to centre; Metrobus 150 ~€1.45 but no Sunday inbound; taxi +€5.40 / €12.50 min. category: timing - label: Security title: Classic 100 ml + Fast Lane €11.10 (24h door) detail: >- Pack classic EU LAG rules (≤100 ml containers in a clear 1-litre bag; electronics out when asked). VLC has no published CT / ≤2 L liquids waiver on Aena passenger pages — treat it as classic. Central security feeds the whole airside. Buy Aena Fast Lane / Fast Track on serviciosvip.aena.es (live cart €11.10 for T1; 3-month validity; airline business / loyalty often includes it — confirm with your carrier). Aena states preferential access is open 24 hours. Summer / Fallas (mid-March) and Monday morning leisure banks are when the paid lane pays for itself; quiet winter midweeks are often fine without it. Aim ~2.5 hours early for non-Schengen / peak waves, ~2 hours for quiet Schengen afternoons. summary: >- Classic 100 ml LAGs; Aena Fast Lane €11.10 with 24h preferential door; buffer hard in summer and Fallas. category: terminal - label: Lounge title: 'Joan Olivert 04:00–23:00 — or Enrique Tomás PP credit' detail: >- Sala VIP Joan Olivert is the only proper lounge: airside boarding area on planta 1 / P1, Priority Pass places it between Terminals 1 and R close to Gate 12, after security and (when required) passport control. Hours daily 04:00–23:00 (Aena EN lounge page + Priority Pass). Priority Pass / LoungeKey-style cards accepted subject to capacity; Aena walk-in €45.95 adult / €21.25 child (3-month purchase validity). Aena + PP: max stay typically 3 hours immediately before scheduled departure (PP also notes transit may get 4 hours — confirm desk / app). Aena lists showers, catering / special diets, kids’ area, Wi-Fi, work areas, PRM access and animals allowed — traveler reports vary on hot-food depth by hour. Priority Pass also lists Enrique Tomás Market as an Eat / dining-credit venue (hours commonly 05:00–23:00) — jamón / tapas-style restaurant credit, not a lounge; confirm the live euro credit in the Priority Pass app. summary: >- One airside Joan Olivert VIP (PP + €45.95 day pass, showers); Enrique Tomás Market is PP dining credit, not a lounge. category: status - label: Water & Wi-Fi title: Free fountains + Airport Free Wifi Aena detail: >- Aena lists drinking fountains under Other services for Valencia — empty bottles before classic 100 ml screening, then refill airside (follow fountain pictograms near toilet blocks / boarding corridors). Free Wi-Fi SSID Airport Free Wifi Aena: connect, open the captive portal, verify email as Guest or sign in with Aena Club — after verification Aena states unlimited-duration access (15 minutes free to complete email confirmation). Metro information office sits in arrivals; left-luggage is listed among Joan Olivert lounge amenities for lounge guests — do not assume a public 24h locker hall without checking the live Aena baggage page. summary: >- Free terminal fountains; SSID Airport Free Wifi Aena (email verify then unlimited). category: food lounges: - name: Joan Olivert VIP Lounge (Sala VIP Joan Olivert) zone: mixed hours: '04:00-23:00 daily' access: - Priority Pass - LoungeKey / Dragon Pass / similar lounge cards (confirm card network) - >- Aena day pass €45.95 adult / €21.25 child (serviciosvip.aena.es; 3-month purchase validity) - Participating airline / status / Aena Lounge card entitlements bestFor: - Priority Pass holders escaping summer / Fallas LCC banks - 'Early departures from 04:00' - Travelers who want showers before a long day flight summary: >- Sole passenger lounge at VLC: airside P1 near Gate 12 (between T1 and regional “R” boarding). Open 04:00–23:00; PP + Aena day pass. Max stay typically 3 hours pre-departure under Aena / PP terms. Showers and soft drinks are the standout vs many Spanish regional lounges; verify live catering quality rather than assuming a full hot buffet. verdict: worth-it terminal: 'Terminal (airside P1 near Gate 12, T1 / regional R)' amenities: - Soft drinks and standard alcoholic drinks (PP) - Catering / special diets / kosher / halal / gluten-free (Aena-listed) - Showers - Free Wi-Fi - Flight information / TV - Digital press - Children’s play area - Work areas / network adapters - Air conditioning - Step-free / PRM access - Animals allowed (Aena-listed) - Left-luggage office (lounge amenity — confirm at desk) - name: Enrique Tomás Market (Priority Pass dining credit) hours: '05:00-23:00 (Priority Pass)' access: - >- Priority Pass Eat / restaurant dining credit (confirm live euro amount in the Priority Pass app) bestFor: - Priority Pass holders who want food instead of lounge seating - Jamón / tapas-style meal before a Gate 5–12 departure summary: >- Priority Pass restaurant credit at Enrique Tomás Market — not a lounge. Use when Joan Olivert is full, closed to your card, or you specifically want a sit-down meal; confirm credit value and eligible menu items in the PP app. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal (airside — confirm live location on Priority Pass) amenities: - Restaurant / dining credit - Jamón and tapas-style menu (venue brand) waterOptions: - kind: free name: Airside drinking fountains zone: airside price: Free summary: >- Aena lists drinking fountains under Valencia Other services — refill after classic 100 ml security; commonly found near toilet blocks and boarding corridors (follow fountain pictograms). location: Airside after security (toilet blocks / boarding corridors) terminal: Terminal isBestValue: true isBestQuality: true - kind: free name: Landside drinking fountains zone: landside price: Free summary: >- Aena states fountains exist across the passenger terminal, including public arrivals / departures areas — useful before emptying bottles for security. location: Landside check-in / arrivals public areas (follow fountain signs) terminal: Terminal - kind: purchase name: Landside café & newsstand bottled water zone: landside price: Typically ~€2–€4 for 0.5 L (varies by outlet) summary: >- Sealed bottles from kiosks, cafés and retail before security if you prefer not to hunt for a fountain. location: Arrivals / check-in hall retail terminal: Terminal - kind: purchase name: Airside café & duty-free bottled water zone: airside price: Typically ~€2–€4 for 0.5 L (varies by outlet) summary: >- Backup sealed bottles from airside F&B and commercial outlets if fountains are busy or hard to spot near your gate bank. location: Airside commercial / gate area after security terminal: Terminal airportistScore: 7.6 slug: vlc region: Europe --- > Markdown for [/airports/vlc](/airports/vlc). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/vlc) - [Lounge directory](/airports/vlc/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Valencia Airport (VLC) Valencia, Spain · Europe Compact Aena leisure gateway with metro in the terminal and a shower-equipped Joan Olivert lounge — strong for a mid-size Spanish field, still classic 100 ml security and peak-bank queues. ## Airportist Score **7.6 / 10** - Comfort: 7.5 - Navigation: 7.8 - Food: 7.2 - Transport: 8.2 - Disruption resilience: 7.3 ## At a glance - Passengers: 11.85M (2025) - Terminals: 1 (main + regional wing) - Typical security: 14 min - On-time: 78% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - City breaks using Metrovalencia 3/5 - Priority Pass holders who want showers - Ryanair / Iberia Regional / Vueling leisure hops - Travelers comparing Valencia vs Alicante (ALC) ## Watch out for - Classic 100 ml liquids — no published CT waiver - Fallas (mid-March) and summer Monday banks overwhelm security - Metrobus 150 has no Sunday/holiday inbound service - Do not confuse with ALC Alicante–Elche ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/vlc/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/vlc/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/vlc/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/vlc/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/vlc/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/vlc/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/vlc/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/vlc/reviews.md)