Valencia Airport (VLC)

Valencia Airport Taxi & Fixed-Price VLC Transfers

One price, agreed before you book. Your driver tracks the flight, waits in Arrivals with your name, and drives you door to door — city centre, Gandía, Dénia, Calpe, Benidorm or anywhere in the Valencian Community.

No meter, no surge
Child seats free
60 min free wait after landing
Pay by card or cash
Airport code Distance to centre Typical metered taxi Terminals
VLC ~8 km €20 – €30 One
Valencia-Manises, LEVC · 15–25 min by road · plus airport supplement · Arrivals below, Departures above
Fixed price · Free cancellation · Flight tracking · 60 min free waiting 24/7 · All year
Valencia Airport (VLC)

How much is a taxi from Valencia Airport to the city centre?

Short answer

A metered rank taxi from Valencia Airport to the city centre normally works out around €20–€25 in the daytime and closer to €28–€35 at night, on Sundays and on public holidays.

Fixed price €30 approx.

The drive is about 8 km and 15–25 minutes. A pre-booked fixed-price transfer with Global Airport Taxi costs a similar amount but the number never moves — no meter, no night surcharge, no luggage extras, and no queue at the rank.

That's the answer most people arrive looking for. The rest of this page is everything else you'll actually need on the day: where the taxi rank is, what happens at passport control now that the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System is live, what you're allowed to carry through security, how the metro and Bus 150 really compare, what VLC is like as an airport, and what's worth seeing once you're in the city.

8 km

to city centre

15–25 min

typical drive

€20–35

metered range

Fixed

with pre-booking

Valencia Airport (VLC)

Valencia Airport transfer prices

Every price below is per vehicle, not per person, and includes tolls, parking, meet‑and‑greet, flight tracking, waiting time and taxes. The tile design is a nod to Manises — the town the airport sits in has been making blue‑and‑white ceramic tiles since the 14th century.

Valencia city & nearby

8–16 km

Valencia city centre

8 km · 15-25 min

€30

Ciutat Vella, Ruzafa, Eixample

City of Arts & Sciences

12 km · 20 min

€33

Also Oceanogràfic hotels

Malvarrosa & Las Arenas

15 km · 25-30 min

€38

Beachfront hotels

Valencia Cruise Terminal

16 km · 25-30 min

€40

Port of Valencia

Feria Valencia

10 km · 15 min

€32

Exhibition centre, Benimàmet

Paterna & La Cañada

10 km · 15-20 min

€31

Business parks, schools

Costa de Valencia & Costa Blanca resorts

50–175 km

Cullera

50 km · 45 min

€85

Gandia & Gandia Playa

75 km · 55 min

€105

Oliva

90 km · 1 h 05

€125

Dénia

105 km · 1 h 15

€150

Jávea / Xàbia

115 km · 1 h 20

€160

Moraira & Teulada

120 km · 1 h 25

€165

Calpe

130 km · 1 h 30

€175

Altea

140 km · 1 h 30

€180

Benidorm

145 km · 1 h 35

€185
Most booked

Alicante city / ALC

175 km · 1 h 58

€225

Castellón & Benicàssim

85 km · 1 h

€120

Peñíscola

150 km · 1 h 40

€195

Inland & long distance

25–360 km

Xàtiva

65 km · 50 min

€95

Requena & Utiel wine country

75 km · 55 min

€110

Albufera / El Palmar

25 km · 30 min

€55

Madrid

360 km · 3 h 45

POA
Price on application

All prices are per vehicle, one way, including tolls, parking, meet‑and‑greet, flight tracking, waiting time and taxes. Prices for 5–8 passengers use a larger vehicle and are quoted at booking. Long‑distance routes beyond 200 km are priced individually — contact us for an exact quote.

What changes the price

Fixed-price transfer vs metered rank taxi – what you pay extra for.

Situation Metered Rank Taxi Global Airport Taxi
Night, weekend or public holiday Higher tariff applies No change
Airport pick-up supplement Around €5.40 added Included
Large or extra luggage Possible per-bag charge Included
Traffic jam or long red lights Meter keeps running Price already fixed
Flight lands three hours late Rank may be quiet; you wait Driver re-times, no fee
Fallas week, Formula 1, big congress Long rank queues Car reserved for you
Group of six with cases Two cars needed One minivan, one price
Child seat Not guaranteed Free, pre-fitted

Official Valencia taxi tariffs are set by the local authority, displayed inside every licensed cab and revised periodically. Always check the meter is running and the tariff card is visible if you take a rank taxi.

Booking

Four steps, then nothing to think about

01

Tell us the flight

Enter your flight number and where you're staying. The price you see is the price you pay — per car, all‑in.

02

Get instant confirmation

Booking confirmation by email and SMS, with your driver's details sent the day before travel.

03

Land and walk out

We track the flight. Your driver is waiting in the Arrivals hall with a name board — 60 minutes of free waiting from touchdown.

04

Door to door

Straight to your address. Pay by card, cash or company account. Receipt issued on the spot.

Valencia Airport (VLC)

Where to find your taxi at Valencia Airport

If you pre‑booked with us

Valencia Airport has a single terminal building, and every arriving passenger comes out through the same Arrivals hall on the ground floor. Once you've collected your bags and walked through the exit doors, your driver will be standing directly in front of you holding a board with your name and our logo.

There is no complicated meeting point, no separate car park to walk to, and no shuttle. The whole distance from baggage carousel to car is a few minutes' walk. If your phone is on, you'll also get the driver's mobile number by SMS.

What to do if something goes wrong

Flight delayed

Do nothing. We track the arrival and re‑time the pick‑up automatically.

Bags lost

Message the driver. Waiting time beyond the free hour is charged in small increments, not full hours.

Can't see the driver

Call the number on your confirmation. Stay inside the Arrivals hall — that's where they'll be.

Flight diverted

To Alicante or Barcelona? Call us. We'll re‑route or refund rather than leave you stranded.

Avoid unlicensed touts

If anyone approaches you inside the terminal offering a ride, decline politely. Legitimate transfer drivers hold a name board and wait; they don't solicit passengers. Licensed Valencian taxis are white with a diagonal stripe, carry a roof light and a licence number, and always run a meter or a pre‑agreed written booking.

Valencia Airport

Taxi, metro, bus, rideshare or car hire?

Valencia is one of the easiest airports in Spain to leave. Everything works, and the honest answer is that the best option depends on your luggage, your group size and what time you land.

Option Typical Cost Door-to-Door Time Runs Best For
Pre-booked transfer Fixed
Fixed, from ≈ €30 per car 20–30 min 24/7 Families, groups, late arrivals, hotels off the metro line
Rank taxi (metered)
≈ €20–25 day, €28–35 night 20–30 min 24/7 Travelling light, no queue at the rank, happy with a variable fare
Metro L3 / L5
≈ €4.80 + €1 reusable card 25–35 min plus walk Roughly 6 am – 11 pm Solo travellers with one bag heading to Xàtiva, Colón or Ángel Guimerà
Metrobus line 150
Cheapest option 40–50 min, 25+ stops Not on Sundays or holidays Tight budgets, daytime arrivals, no rush
Uber / Cabify / Bolt
Variable, surges at peaks 20–30 min plus wait Most of the day Off-peak arrivals when demand is low
Car hire
Rental plus fuel, tolls, parking Desk queue + 20 min Desk hours Touring the region; a poor idea if you're staying in central Valencia

When the metro genuinely wins

Lines 3 and 5 both run from the station at the airport into the middle of town in around 25 minutes, and they're immune to traffic. If you're one or two people with a cabin bag, staying near Xàtiva, Colón or Ángel Guimerà, the metro is excellent value. Note that an airport supplement is built into the fare automatically.

When the metro doesn't

Escalators, a card machine, a platform, a transfer and then a walk with cases on cobbled streets is a different experience from a car that stops at your door. Add a toddler, a pushchair, a surfboard or a 1 am landing and the maths changes completely.

Where rideshare falls down

App pricing at VLC is dynamic. It can undercut a taxi at 11 am on a Tuesday and cost noticeably more during Fallas, a Valencia CF home fixture or a big trade fair at Feria Valencia. A pre-booked fixed price is the only option that doesn't move.

Arrivals · Valencia Airport (VLC)

How long does immigration take at Valencia Airport?

Short answer: if you're arriving on a flight from another Schengen country — the large majority of flights into VLC — there is no passport control at all and you'll be at your bags in 10–20 minutes. If you're arriving from outside the Schengen Area, budget 20–45 minutes at passport control off-peak, and considerably longer at busy times, because the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System now applies to all non-EU passport holders.

What the Entry / Exit System changed

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) began a phased rollout on 12 October 2025 and became fully operational across Schengen external borders on 10 April 2026. It replaces passport stamping with a digital record: non-EU travellers give a facial image and fingerprints at a kiosk or desk, and the system automatically tracks how much of the 90-days-in-180 allowance has been used. Children under 12 are exempt from fingerprinting.

The registration is a one-off. Your first entry after the rollout takes the longest; subsequent trips are much faster because your biometrics are already on file. The rollout has been bumpy across Europe, with queues of two hours or more reported at several large hubs during peak periods, and airport and airline bodies pressing the European Commission for flexibility. Spanish airports have been affected, with the heaviest reported queues at the biggest leisure hubs.

Why Valencia usually fares better than Alicante or Málaga

VLC is a mid-sized airport with a single terminal and a passenger mix weighted heavily toward Schengen routes. Fewer non-Schengen arrivals means fewer people funnelled into EES processing at once. That doesn't make it immune — a UK or Moroccan arrival landing at the same time as two other non-Schengen flights will still queue — but Valencia rarely produces the multi-hour scenes seen at the largest holiday airports.

Arrival time breakdown

Stage Schengen Arrival Non-Schengen, Quiet Non-Schengen, Peak
Taxi in and disembark 5–10 min 5–10 min 5–15 min
Walk to arrivals level 3–6 min 3–6 min 3–6 min
Passport control / EES Not applicable 20–45 min 60 min +
Baggage reclaim 10–20 min 10–20 min 15–25 min
Customs and exit 2 min 2–5 min 2–5 min
Total, hold luggage 20–35 min 40–75 min 90 min +
Total, cabin bag only 10–18 min 30–60 min 75 min +

Practical tips that actually shorten the queue

1

Have your passport ready

Keep your passport out of its cover and your return or onward ticket accessible — EES officers may ask for proof of onward travel and accommodation.

2

Use the e‑gates if you can

If you hold an EU, EEA or Swiss passport, use the automated e-gates; they are almost always the shortest line.

3

Keep families together

Families with under-12s should stay together — the children skip fingerprinting, which speeds the group up.

4

Don't book tight connections

Don't book a flight onward connection out of Valencia on the same day as a non-Schengen arrival.

5

Book a transfer rather than relying on the rank

If EES holds you for an hour, we're still there; a rank queue at 1 am may not be.

EES and ETIAS rules are still being adjusted. Check the European Commission's official travel pages and your airline shortly before you fly.

Airport Rules

What passengers are allowed to bring inside Valencia Airport

Valencia follows standard EU aviation security rules, plus Spanish and EU customs law on what you can bring into the country. Here's the version that actually matters at the checkpoint.

Hand baggage — allowed

  • Liquids in containers of 100 ml or less, together in one transparent resealable bag of about one litre.
  • Baby milk, formula, baby food and sterilised water — declare them, exempt from the 100 ml limit.
  • Prescription medication above 100 ml, with a prescription or doctor's letter.
  • Laptops, tablets, cameras — usually out of the bag in a separate tray unless a modern 3D scanner is in use.
  • Power banks and spare lithium batteries — cabin only, terminals taped or in original packaging.
  • E-cigarettes and vapes — cabin only, never in hold luggage. No charging or using them airside.
  • Duty-free liquids bought airside, sealed in a tamper‑evident bag with the receipt visible.
  • Solid food — sandwiches, fruit, crisps, sealed snacks.
  • Umbrellas, walking sticks, folded pushchairs and wheelchairs (gate-checked free).

Hand baggage — not allowed

  • Knives, blades, scissors over roughly 6 cm, razor blades, box cutters and multi‑tools.
  • Sporting bats, clubs, poles, darts and martial‑arts equipment — hold only.
  • Toy or replica firearms, including realistic‑looking novelty items.
  • Flammable liquids, lighter fuel, paint, bleach and camping gas.
  • Fireworks, flares and party poppers, in cabin or hold.
  • Damaged, recalled or unmarked lithium batteries.
  • Full‑size aerosols, unopened wine over 100 ml, or that jar of local honey bought before security.
Hold baggage

Power banks & vapes

Must not be checked in — cabin only.

Alcohol limits

Above 70% ABV banned. 24–70% capped at 5 litres per passenger.

Aerosols

Limited by volume; caps must be fitted.

Bringing food and goods into Spain

From the EU: food freely for personal use — the jamón is fine.

From outside the EU: meat, milk and products containing them are prohibited, with narrow exemptions for infant formula and certain medical foods. Fruit, vegetables, plants and seeds are restricted.

Cash: €10,000 or more must be declared.

Duty-free allowances: 200 cigarettes, 1 litre spirits or 2 litres fortified wine, 4 litres still wine, 16 litres beer, up to €430 of other goods. Exceed them and you pay duty at the red channel.

Practical airport rules people ask about

Smoking and vaping

Banned inside the terminal. There is a designated open‑air smoking terrace past security in Departures.

Pets

Small animals may travel in cabin with most carriers — EU pet passport and microchip required. Check the airline first; rules differ sharply.

Left luggage

Valencia Airport has historically had no left‑luggage office or lockers. Use a city‑centre storage service or ask your hotel to hold bags.

Drones and e‑scooters

Drones: hold with batteries removed and carried in cabin. Most airlines refuse e‑scooters and hoverboards entirely due to battery restrictions.

Valencia Airport

Valencia Airport map and terminal layout

One terminal, two working levels, and a walk from gate to kerb that rarely exceeds ten minutes. It's one of the most manageable airports in Spain, which is a large part of why Valencia works so well as a short-break destination.

Upper Level — Departures

Check-in halls

  • Airline desks
  • Self-service kiosks
  • Bag drop
  • Information desk

Security

  • Screening lanes
  • Liquids check
  • Priority lane

Schengen gates

  • Shops, cafes, tapas bars
  • Duty free
  • VIP lounge
  • Smoking terrace

Non-Schengen gates

  • Exit passport control
  • EES kiosks
  • UK, Morocco, Türkiye

Ground Level — Arrivals

Passport control

  • Non-Schengen only
  • EU / EEA e-gates
  • EES biometric kiosks

Baggage reclaim

  • Multiple carousel halls
  • Check screens for hall
  • Oversize baggage belt

Arrivals hall

  • Meeting point — your driver waits here
  • Car hire desks
  • Tourist information
  • ATM, pharmacy, café

Exit

  • Taxi rank
  • Pre-booked pick-up
  • Bus 150 stop
  • Metro L3 / L5
  • Car parks P1–P2

Schematics only — not to scale. Valencia Airport uses a single terminal with arrivals and baggage reclaim on the ground floor and check-in, security and gates on the level above, connected by escalators and lifts. Zones are signposted for Schengen and non-Schengen flights.

Facilities inside the terminal

Free airport-wide wi-fi

No time limit

Cafés, tapas bars & restaurants

Both landside and airside

Duty free, pharmacy, ATMs

Bureau de change also available

VIP lounge

Upper level, open to Schengen & non-Schengen

Tourist information desk

In the arrivals area

Full step-free access

Adapted toilets, reduced-mobility assistance — book 48 h ahead

Chapel & baby-changing rooms

Children's play area also available

Where the airport sits

Valencia Airport is in Manises, about 8 km west of the city, reached from the CV-30 and A-3. That places it a short hop from central Valencia, and on the right side of town for Paterna, Torrent, Riba-roja and Feria Valencia.

Heading south to Gandia, Dénia, Calpe or Benidorm you'll join the AP‑7 / A‑7 down the coast — a fast, scenic run past orange groves and the Sierra de Bèrnia. Northbound for Sagunto, Castellón and Peñiscola the same motorway corridor runs up the Costa del Azahar.

Because Manises is on the western edge of the metropolitan area, a taxi to the western suburbs is often faster and cheaper than a taxi from the city centre would be — useful if you're visiting the business parks or the ceramics quarter.
Airlines & Routes

Which airlines and flights use Valencia Airport?

VLC has grown fast, connecting to over 100 destinations with close to 40 airlines.

10.8M

Passengers (2024)

↑ 9% year-on-year
100+

Destinations

In 30+ countries
40

Airlines

Serving VLC
~9%

Year-on-Year Growth

2024 vs 2023

Low-cost carriers

Leisure & Regional
Ryanair Vueling easyJet Wizz Air Transavia Volotea

Covering the UK, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Romania.

Full-service airlines

Hubs & Legacy
Iberia Air Nostrum Air France KLM Lufthansa SWISS Austrian British Airways Brussels Airlines TAP Turkish Airlines

Connecting Valencia to major European hubs and onward worldwide.

Busiest routes

Amsterdam Rome Paris London Palma de Mallorca Frankfurt Madrid Milan Brussels Zurich Lisbon

Palma de Mallorca is typically the single highest-frequency route.

Long haul & North Africa

Marrakech Tangier Fez Casablanca Agadir

First transatlantic link: Seasonal summer service to Montreal (June–October).

What this means for your arrival

Most arrivals into Valencia come from other Schengen countries, so most people walk straight from the aircraft to baggage reclaim without meeting a border officer at all. Non-Schengen arrivals — chiefly the UK, Morocco and Türkiye — go through passport control and the EES process.

Valencia

Is Valencia a metropolitan city?

Short answer: yes.

Valencia is Spain's third-largest city after Madrid and Barcelona, with roughly 826,000 residents in the municipality and about 1.6 million across the metropolitan area, which takes in Torrent, Paterna, Mislata, Burjassot and Manises — the town where the airport stands. It is the capital of the Valencian Community, home to the busiest container port on the Mediterranean, and classified as a Gamma-level global city.

Scale

826k city 1.6M metro

City around 826,000; metro area around 1.6 million; province about 2.7 million; the wider Valencian Community over 5.3 million. Big enough for a full metro network, small enough to cross on foot.

Economy

Overwhelmingly service-based, with vehicle manufacturing, ceramics and agri‑food alongside. The Port of Valencia handles a substantial share of Spain's exports and leads the Mediterranean in container traffic.

Busiest Mediterranean port

Transport

Metrovalencia metro and tram, an extensive EMT bus network, Valenbisi bike share, and high‑speed AVE rail to Madrid from Joaquín Sorolla station in around 1 h 40.

Metro Tram Bus AVE

Character

Bilingual in Valencian and Spanish, over 300 days of sunshine a year, one of Spain's largest historic centres, and a fast‑growing expat and digital‑nomad population drawn by the cost of living.

300+ sun days Historic centre
Cost

Is Valencia Airport an expensive airport?

Short answer: no.

By Spanish and wider European standards Valencia is one of the cheaper airports to fly into and out of, and one of the cheapest to leave. The short 8 km run to the city centre keeps every transport option affordable, and the terminal itself is not a captive-audience airport where the only coffee costs €6.

Why it works out cheap

Short distance to town

The airport-to-centre journey costs a fraction of Barcelona's or Madrid's equivalents.

Genuine competition

Metro, bus, taxi, rideshare and pre-booked transfer all operate.

Low-cost network

A dense low-cost network keeps fares down across the board.

Ordinary pricing

Ordinary Spanish pricing in the terminal cafés rather than pure airport mark‑up.

One terminal

No terminal-to-terminal transfer costs, because there's only one terminal.

Where the costs creep in

Taxi supplements

Metered taxis carry an airport supplement, plus higher night, weekend and holiday tariffs.

Rideshare surge

Rideshare surges hard during Fallas, big football fixtures and trade fairs.

Hire car extras

Car hire looks cheap until you add insurance, fuel policy, tolls and central Valencia parking.

Long-stay parking

Long-stay parking over a fortnight often costs more than two return transfers.

Coastal transfers

Coastal transfers to Dénia, Calpe or Benidorm are long drives — priced by distance, not by airport.

The overall picture

Valencia is a good-value airport in a good-value city. Where people overspend is by defaulting to car hire for a trip that never leaves the city, or by taking two metered taxis for a group that would fit in one booked minivan.

Valencia

Things to do in Valencia — and how long the taxi takes

Valencia's great trick is that its two headline attractions sit at opposite ends of the same nine-kilometre park: a Gothic old town at one end, Calatrava's white spaceships at the other, and a dry riverbed turned into gardens joining them.

Attraction What it is From the airport
City of Arts and Sciences
Santiago Calatrava's futuristic complex in the old riverbed: the Hemisfèric IMAX, the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum, the Palau de les Arts opera house, the Umbracle walkway and the Àgora. ≈ 20 min
Oceanográfic
Europe's largest aquarium, with more than 500 marine species arranged by ecosystem. The single biggest draw for families. ≈ 20 min
Turia Gardens
Nine kilometres of park where the river used to run, diverted after the 1957 flood. Cycle it end to end in about 40 minutes. ≈ 18 min
Valencia Cathedral & the Miguelete
Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque in one building, home to the chalice venerated as the Holy Grail. Climb the bell tower for the rooftop view. ≈ 18 min
La Lonja de la Seda
UNESCO World Heritage silk exchange, a masterpiece of civil Gothic architecture with spiralling stone columns. ≈ 18 min
Mercat Central
One of Europe's largest working food markets, under Modernista iron and stained glass. Go before 1 pm. ≈ 18 min
El Carmen
The old quarter: medieval gates at Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart, street art, and the city's best bar-hopping. ≈ 18 min
Malvarrosa & Las Arenas beaches
Wide city beaches with a promenade of paella restaurants, twenty minutes from the cathedral. ≈ 25 min
Albufera Natural Park
Freshwater lagoon and rice fields, birthplace of paella. Boat trips and sunsets over the water. ≈ 20 min
Bioparc Valencia
Immersive African-habitat zoo at the western end of the Turia, notably close to the airport side of town. ≈ 15 min
Mestalla Stadium
Valencia CF's famously steep home ground, one of the most atmospheric stadiums in Spain. ≈ 20 min
Las Fallas (March)
The city's defining festival: giant satirical sculptures paraded, judged, then burned on 19 March. Book transport and hotels months out. City-wide

Ticket tip

Attraction opening hours and ticket prices change seasonally. The City of Arts and Sciences sells combined tickets covering the Oceanográfic, Science Museum and Hemisfèric, which are better value than buying separately; check the official site before you go.

Efficient day route

If you're only in town for a day between flights, the efficient route is airport → City of Arts and Sciences → cycle or walk the Turia into the old town → paella on the beach. We run fixed‑price hourly hire with a driver if you'd rather not repeat the journey four times.

Hourly hire available
Valencia Airport

Choose the right cab before you land

Vehicle Passengers Large Cases Typical Use
Saloon 1-3 2-3 Couples and solo travellers, standard city transfers
Estate 1-4 4 Four adults with full luggage, golf bags
Executive 1-3 3 Corporate arrivals, congress delegates, Mercedes E‑Class or equivalent
Minivan 4-8 3 Families and small groups — one car instead of two
Minibus 9-16 16 Tour parties, sports teams, wedding guests
Coach 17-55 Full hold Conference and incentive groups
Wheelchair accessible On request Ramp-equipped Book at least 48 hours ahead

Travelling with children

Spanish law requires approved restraints for children under 135 cm. Infant carriers, child seats and booster cushions are provided free — tell us your children's ages and heights when booking and they'll be fitted before you land.

Sports & bulky luggage

Golf bags, skis, surfboards, bicycles and musical instruments all fit, but only if we know in advance. Declare them at booking so the right vehicle is assigned.

Business travel

Account billing, consolidated monthly invoicing, VAT receipts, named drivers for repeat visits, and coordinated group arrivals for congresses at Feria Valencia or the Palau de Congressos.

Cruise passengers

Valencia is a growing Mediterranean cruise call. We meet ships at the cruise terminal and run airport, hotel and shore‑excursion transfers on a fixed‑price basis.

Public Transport

Valencia Airport metro and bus, explained properly

Metrovalencia

Lines 3 and 5

The airport has its own station, Aeroport, on Metrovalencia lines 3 and 5. Line 3 runs north–south through the middle of the city; line 5 runs across town toward the port and beaches. Both reach the central stations in roughly 25 minutes.

Useful stops

Xàtiva Àngel Guimerà Colón Marítim-Serrería

Expect to pay roughly €4.80 for a single, plus about €1 for the reusable travel card the first time. An airport supplement is added automatically to any journey starting at the airport station — this catches people out.

06:00 – 23:00 Late Fri & Sat

Metrobus

Line 150

Line 150 stops directly outside Arrivals on floor 0 and runs into the city through Manises, Quart de Poblet and Mislata before reaching Àngel Guimerà, the Mercat Central area on Avenida del Oeste, and Avenida Ramón y Cajal.

Does not run on Sundays or public holidays — a genuinely common trap for weekend arrivals. Check the current timetable and fare before relying on it.

40–50 min Cheapest

Which should you take?

One or two people, light bags, daytime, city‑centre hotel: metro. Everyone else — families, groups, late‑night landings, Sunday arrivals, hotels away from a metro stop, or anyone who has already had a long flight — is better off in a car.

Valencia Airport

Where we drive from Valencia Airport

From the heart of Valencia to the Costa Blanca, the Costa del Azahar, and beyond — we cover the entire region with fixed prices and a driver waiting for you.

Valencia city districts

Ciutat Vella El Carmen Ruzafa Eixample Benimaclet Cabanyal Patacona Campanar Quatre Carreres Ciutat de les Arts Malvarrosa Port

Metropolitan area

Manises Paterna La Cañada Torrent Mislata Quart de Poblet Burjassot Godella Rocafort Bétera Riba-roja El Puig

Costa de Valencia

El Saler El Perellonet Cullera Sueca Tavernes Gandia Daimús Oliva Albufera villages

Costa Blanca north

Dénia Jávea Moraira Benitachell Calpe Altea Albir La Nucia Polop Benidorm Villajoyosa Finestrat Alicante

Costa del Azahar

Sagunto Canet Almenara Castellón Benicàssim Oropesa Alcossebre Peñiscola Vinaròs

Inland and beyond

Xàtiva Ontinyent Alzira Requena Utiel Teruel Cuenca Madrid Barcelona Murcia

On request

Airport-to-airport & ferry ports

We also cover airport-to-airport runs — Valencia to Alicante (ALC), Castellón (CDT) or Madrid (MAD) — plus the ferry ports for Ibiza, Mallorca and Formentera.

All routes fixed price
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Valencia Airport taxi FAQ

Questions people actually ask — answered plainly.

How much is a taxi from Valencia Airport to the city centre?
A metered taxi to Valencia city centre (approx. 8 km) typically costs €20–€25. With a pre-booked transfer, you get a fixed price from €30 — no meter, no surge, no surprises.
How far is Valencia Airport from the city centre?
Valencia Airport (VLC) is located approximately 8 km west of Valencia city centre. The drive takes about 15–25 minutes via the V-11 link road onto the A-3 or V-30.
Is there a taxi rank at Valencia Airport?
Yes — the taxi rank is located directly outside the arrivals hall on the ground floor. It is clearly signposted, staffed, and operates 24/7.
Do Valencia taxis take card payments?
Most modern taxis accept contactless cards, but it's not universal. Confirm with the driver before setting off, or use a pre-booked transfer where you pay online in advance.
How long does immigration take at Valencia Airport?
For EU/EEA passport holders, it is typically 5–15 minutes. Non-EU arrivals (UK, US, etc.) may take 20–40 minutes depending on queues. We track your flight and your driver waits free for 60 minutes.
How early should I get to Valencia Airport for a flight?
Aim to arrive 2 hours before a Schengen/domestic flight and 2.5 to 3 hours before an international or non-Schengen flight. During summer and peak events, add an extra 30 minutes.
Is Uber available at Valencia Airport?
Yes, Uber and Cabify operate in Valencia, including airport pickups. However, surge pricing during peak hours can make them expensive. A pre-booked transfer offers a fixed price with no surge.
Can I book a taxi from Valencia Airport to Benidorm or Alicante?
Absolutely. We offer fixed-price transfers to Benidorm, Alicante, and the entire Costa Blanca. Fares start from €185 to Benidorm (approx. 1 h 35 min).
Are child seats provided?
Yes, free child and booster seats are available on request. Simply let us know your children's ages when booking. Rank taxis are not required to carry them, so pre-booking is essential.
What happens if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
We track your flight live. If it's delayed, your driver automatically adjusts to the new arrival time — no extra charge. If your flight is cancelled, we'll move your transfer or offer a full refund.
Is there left luggage at Valencia Airport?
No, Valencia Airport does not have an official, airport-run left-luggage office.
Where exactly does my driver meet me at Valencia Airport?
Valencia Airport has one passenger terminal, so the meeting point is simple. Your driver waits inside the Arrivals hall on the ground floor, just past baggage reclaim, holding a name board. You get the driver’s name, photo and mobile number by email and SMS before you land, so you can message them directly if anything changes.
How much luggage can I bring in a Valencia Airport taxi?
A saloon takes 1–3 passengers with 2–3 large cases, an estate takes up to 4 passengers with 4 cases, and a minivan carries 4–8 passengers. Golf bags, ski bags, surfboards, bicycles and pushchairs are all carried — add them in the booking notes so we assign a vehicle with the right boot space rather than turning up short.
Can I book a wheelchair accessible taxi at Valencia Airport?
Yes. Ramp-equipped wheelchair accessible vehicles are available on request and should be booked at least 48 hours ahead so we can confirm a suitable vehicle and driver. Tell us the wheelchair type and whether the passenger transfers to a seat, and we will match the right vehicle.
Do you charge extra for night, weekend or holiday transfers?
No. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay, whatever the hour. Metered rank taxis in Valencia apply a higher tariff at night, at weekends and on public holidays, and add an airport supplement of around €5.40. A pre-booked transfer includes all of that in one fixed fare.
How far in advance should I book a Valencia Airport taxi?
Twenty-four hours ahead covers most standard transfers. Book earlier for minivans and minibuses, executive cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles, and any travel during Las Fallas in March, the Valencia Marathon in December, major congresses at Feria Valencia, and the July–August peak, when local availability tightens quickly.
Can I book a taxi from Valencia Airport to the cruise terminal?
Yes. The Port of Valencia cruise terminal is about 16 km from the airport, roughly 25–30 minutes by road. We run transfers in both directions and time cruise-day pickups against your embarkation window, which matters because port access slows noticeably when two ships turn around on the same morning.

Land, walk out, get in.

Fixed price, flight tracked, driver waiting inside Arrivals with your name. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pick-up.

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Fares and journey times last reviewed . Prices are per vehicle and include tolls, the airport supplement, flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting after landing and child seats. Metered rank taxi figures are indicative and set by Valencia’s official tariff, not by us.