Valencia is open around the clock, and private jet charter at Valencia benefits from a 3,215-metre runway and a general aviation apron on the south side. Customs, handling and fuelling are available 24 hours.
A slot is required for all private and business flights, and from 15 June to 15 September requests are accepted only up to 15 days ahead. A handling agent is compulsory. Reverse thrust is restricted between 23:00 and 07:00 local time.
Charter-A deals with each of these before you fly.
Flying privately to Valencia
General aviation uses the south apron. FBOs include Execujet Spain and Sky Valet Spain, with United Aviation Services, General Aviation Service and Aviapartner Aviavip Spain also listed.
Runway 12/30 is 3,215 m by 45 m, with rescue and firefighting category 7. Night reverse-thrust restrictions apply from 23:00 to 07:00. The slot comes from the Aena slot coordination office. Charter-A arranges it and confirms at booking, subject to availability. Customs, handling and fuelling are available around the clock. Charter-A confirms the handler and the slot at booking.
Valencia airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Valencia Airport at a glance
| Location | Aeropuerto de Valencia, Manises, Valencia, 46940 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LEVC · IATA VLC |
| Region | Valencian Community, Spain |
| Nearest city | Valencia — About 8 km from Valencia city (per AIP); drive time not published |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. Customs, handling and fuelling are also available around the clock. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site (24 hours) |
| Runway | 12/30 – 3,215 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 3,215 m runway, rescue and firefighting category 7 |
| Handling / FBO | United Aviation Services · Execujet Spain · Sky Valet Spain · General Aviation Service · Aviapartner Aviavip Spain |
| Private terminal | South general aviation apron; FBOs include Execujet Spain and Sky Valet Spain |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | aena.es |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aip.enaire.es, aena.es, universalaviation.aero). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Valencia
Valencia is a major Mediterranean city, with the City of Arts and Sciences, a lively old town, the home of paella and a long beach beside the port. Rice fields and the Albufera lagoon lie just south. The airport is about 8 km from the city, according to the published data.
Private jet flight times to Valencia
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 720 nm · 1,340 km | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr |
| Manchester | 835 nm · 1,550 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Edinburgh | 995 nm · 1,840 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 35 min |
| Paris | 580 nm · 1,080 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 40 min |
| Geneva | 500 nm · 920 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Nice | 425 nm · 790 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 15 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Valencia is a sector of about 720 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Valencia: your questions answered
Is Valencia Airport open at night?
Yes, it is open 24 hours, with customs, handling and fuelling around the clock. A slot is still needed for private flights. Charter-A arranges it.
How far ahead can I request a slot at Valencia?
From 15 June to 15 September, slot requests are accepted only up to 15 days ahead. Charter-A makes the request at the right time. That is why early planning helps.
Can a private jet land at Valencia?
Yes. The 3,215 m runway is listed as jet-capable. Charter-A confirms the slot and handler at booking. Charter-A appoints the handler and confirms the slot for your date.
Are there night restrictions at Valencia?
Reverse thrust is restricted between 23:00 and 07:00 local time. Charter-A tells the crew and factors it into the plan. It is a crew matter, but we flag it early.
How long is the flight from London to Valencia by private jet?
About 2 hr 20 min in a light jet and 2 hr in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 720 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Valencia Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Valencia Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
Planning a private flight
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