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Valencia Airport

Valencia, Spain

Where to start
Metrovalencia lines 3 or 5 into the city, a taxi from the T1 rank, or Uber/Cabify

Valencia Airport is about 8 km west of the city, in Manises. Metrovalencia lines 3 (red) and 5 (green) leave from the airport station on the ground floor of the regional terminal. They reach the city centre (Xàtiva, Colón, Àngel Guimerà) in about 20 to 25 minutes, with an airport supplement on the fare. Taxis wait in front of the T1 Arrivals exit, and Uber and Cabify operate from app-directed pickup points.

Ride Options

Metrovalencia Lines 3 and 5

transit

Fast ride to central Valencia

AvailabilityAbout 20–25 minutes to Xàtiva, Colón or Àngel Guimerà; no early-hours service
Pickup NoteAirport station on the ground floor of the regional terminal. An airport supplement applies.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Taxi

taxi

Door-to-door ride into Valencia

AvailabilityMetered, with an airport supplement and minimum charge
Pickup NoteTaxi rank in front of the T1 Arrivals exit.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost

Uber

rideshare

App ride into Valencia

AvailabilityOperates at VLC
Pickup NoteFollow the pickup point in your app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Cabify

rideshare

App-booked VTC ride into Valencia

AvailabilityAena tender holder at Valencia Airport
Pickup NoteFollow the pickup point in your app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer to Valencia or the coast

AvailabilityValencia Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver waits for you outside Arrivals with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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SIXT Ride

Chauffeur

Pre-booked chauffeur transfer

AvailabilityValencia Airport (VLC) transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you on arrival with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Cabify operate at VLC. Follow the pickup point shown in your app. Bolt has signed an Aena agreement for VLC; check the app for availability.

Taxi

Taxis wait in front of the T1 Arrivals exit. Fares are metered, with an airport supplement and a minimum charge.

Shuttle

No airport shuttle beyond public transport.

Transit

Metrovalencia lines 3 and 5 leave from the airport station on the ground floor of the regional terminal. Metrobus 150 leaves from T1, Floor 0; check its timetable, which varies by day and direction.

Private Transfer

Welcome Pickups and SIXT Ride offer pre-booked transfers with a driver meeting you on arrival.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Metro lines 3 and 5 leave from the airport station on the ground floor of the regional terminal.
  • Line 3 (red) runs toward Rafelbunyol; line 5 (green) runs toward Marítim.
  • Metro fares from the airport include an airport supplement.
  • Taxis wait in front of the T1 Arrivals exit; fares are metered with an airport supplement.
  • Uber and Cabify use app-directed pickup points; follow your app.

Tarmyq local tip

Metro fares from the airport include an airport supplement, so buy a ticket valid for the airport stop.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Valencia Airport to the city centre?

Metrovalencia lines 3 and 5 reach Xàtiva, Colón and Àngel Guimerà in about 20–25 minutes. Taxis and app rides are door-to-door alternatives.

Does the Valencia airport metro run all night?

No. The metro does not run in the early hours; use a taxi or an app ride then.

Is there a bus from Valencia Airport?

Yes. Metrobus 150 leaves from T1, Floor 0, but its timetable varies by day and direction, so check it first. The metro is the simpler default.

How are Valencia airport taxis charged?

Fares are metered, with an airport supplement and a minimum charge.