Flying from Dubai to Valencia Airport (VLC): What you need to know
Valencia Airport is located in Valencia. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is three hours behind Dubai.
Your flight from Dubai to VLC won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling over a peak time like January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to VLC departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Valencia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Dubai International Airport:
71% of flights that take off from Dubai International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to Valencia Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Al Maktoum International Airport and VLC are:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
DWC is about 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Dubai to VLC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Al Maktoum International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
About Valencia Airport (VLC)
Reserve a hotel close to VLC if you have a late flight from Dubai to Valencia Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed sooner:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Dubai to Valencia Airport flight.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
From Valencia Airport, central Valencia is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Valencia Airport (VLC)
R 3,765 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Valencia Airport. A return flight starts at R 6,622. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Dubai to VLC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Affordable Dubai to Valencia Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Dubai to VLC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai to Valencia Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Valencia Airport (VLC)
June is when most people book flights from Dubai to Valencia Airport (VLC). Visit Valencia in December for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Dubai to VLC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Valencia to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Valencia Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Valencia
After booking your flight from Dubai to Valencia Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Valencia:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. City of Arts and Sciences, Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Valencia Cathedral are essential stops on your Valencia itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Valencia, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometres north to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Spain, head for Cuenca, about 153 kilometres northwest of Valencia. Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral are among its highlights.
