Travelling from Frankfurt to Valencia Airport (VLC): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Frankfurt. Explore your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when organising your flight from Frankfurt to Valencia Airport (VLC).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Frankfurt to Valencia Airport flight.
Valencia (where Valencia Airport is located) and Frankfurt share the UTC+1 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
With 17 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Valencia Airport (VLC) is the most popular route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 9:30am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from FRA to VLC is with Lufthansa at 9pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Frankfurt to VLC, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Valencia Airport (VLC) take off from this terminal.
When departing from FRA, you can take a direct flight from Frankfurt to Valencia Airport with Lufthansa.
Lufthansa ranks first in bookings for flights from FRA to VLC.
Lufthansa ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 80.36% of services landing as scheduled.
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Valencia Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive on time at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can book a direct Frankfurt to Valencia Airport (VLC) plane ticket with departures from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Decide if leaving from HHN is a better fit for your trip.
Catch your direct flight from Frankfurt to VLC with Ryanair. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of HHN.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline flying from HHN to VLC.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Frankfurt to VLC flight? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance of 53.13%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.
About Valencia Airport (VLC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Valencia Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near VLC:
Go where the road takes you with a Valencia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Click and Rent and discover more of Valencia and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to Valencia Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
The centre of Valencia is roughly 10 kilometres from Valencia Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Valencia Airport (VLC)
41 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Valencia Airport. Return flights start from 82 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap flights from Frankfurt to VLC, book your ticket one month before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Valencia Airport (VLC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Valencia Airport (VLC). Plan your visit to Valencia in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Frankfurt 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).
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Valencia Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Valencia
Start your Valencia trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Valencia Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Valencia when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to City of Arts and Sciences followed by Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Barrio del Carmen.
Explore more of Spain
Valencia will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres north of Valencia, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Cuenca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 153 kilometres north-west of Valencia. No trip is complete without dropping by Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca.
