Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia Airport (VLC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Madrid and Valencia are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from MAD to VLC start at 07:05 — the first with Air Europa. The last service of the day is at 23:10 with Iberia. In total, there are 36 weekly Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your MAD to VLC flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Iberia is your gateway to discovering Valencia (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to VLC flights. An exceptional 84.95% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and VLC:
Palma - Majorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia Airport (VLC)
33 € is the best price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport flight. Return flights start from 52 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book two months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to VLC.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAD to VLC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Madrid Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near VLC instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Valencia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Click and Rent and find adventure across Valencia and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Valencia Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
From Valencia Airport, Valencia is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Valencia Airport (VLC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Valencia in March.
When booking your flight from Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Valencia, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to VLC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Valencia has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres north of Valencia, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 483 kilometres west of Valencia, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.