VLC - Valencia Airport
Valencia, Spain
IATA Code: VLC · Valencia, Spain
The airport code VLC is the IATA identifier for Valencia Airport. You may also find it referred to as Valencia Airport (VLC).
Valencia Airport (VLC) serves Valencia, Spain, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
VLC is the IATA airport code for Valencia Airport, located in Valencia, Spain. The airport is situated at coordinates 39.4893°N, 0.4816°W. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- VLC
- City
- Valencia
- Country
- Spain
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Latitude
- 39.4893°
- Longitude
- -0.4816°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from VLC
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDT - Castellón de la Plana | 93 km | $1,435 | $3/passenger |
| TEV - Teruel | 119 km | $1,836 | $4/passenger |
| ABC - Albacete | 133 km | $2,052 | $4/passenger |
| ALC - Alicante | 134 km | $2,067 | $4/passenger |
| IBZ - Ibiza | 174 km | $2,684 | $5/passenger |
| MJV - Murcia | 193 km | $2,978 | $6/passenger |
| RMU - Murcia | 196 km | $3,024 | $6/passenger |
| REU - Reus | 231 km | $3,564 | $7/passenger |
| ZAZ - Zaragoza | 247 km | $3,811 | $8/passenger |
| ILD - Lleida | 263 km | $4,058 | $8/passenger |
| TOJ - Madrid | 276 km | $4,258 | $9/passenger |
| PMI - Palma de Mallorca | 276 km | $4,258 | $9/passenger |
| MAD - Madrid | 284 km | $4,382 | $9/passenger |
| HSK - Huesca | 288 km | $4,443 | $9/passenger |
| BCN - Barcelona | 296 km | $4,567 | $9/passenger |
| ECV - Madrid | 298 km | $4,598 | $9/passenger |
| CQM - Ciudad Real | 309 km | $4,767 | $10/passenger |
| QSA - Sabadell | 314 km | $4,844 | $10/passenger |
| LEI - Almeria | 337 km | $5,199 | $10/passenger |
| LEU - Seo De Urgel | 354 km | $5,462 | $11/passenger |
| RJL - Logroño-Agoncillo | 365 km | $5,631 | $11/passenger |
| PNA - Pamplona | 378 km | $5,832 | $12/passenger |
| GRO - Gerona | 383 km | $5,909 | $12/passenger |
| GRX - Granada | 385 km | $5,940 | $12/passenger |
| CFK - Ech-cheliff | 398 km | $6,140 | $12/passenger |
| MAH - Menorca | 404 km | $6,233 | $12/passenger |
| LDE - Tarbes | 412 km | $6,356 | $13/passenger |
| RGS - Burgos | 414 km | $6,387 | $13/passenger |
| ODB - Cordoba | 421 km | $6,495 | $13/passenger |
| VIT - Vitoria | 421 km | $6,495 | $13/passenger |
| ORN - Oran | 430 km | $6,634 | $13/passenger |
| PUF - Pau | 433 km | $6,680 | $13/passenger |
| TAF - Oran | 439 km | $6,773 | $14/passenger |
| QLD - Blida | 440 km | $6,788 | $14/passenger |
| EAS - San Sebastian | 444 km | $6,850 | $14/passenger |
| VLL - Valladolid | 444 km | $6,850 | $14/passenger |
| ALG - Algier | 449 km | $6,927 | $14/passenger |
| BIQ - Biarritz-bayonne | 451 km | $6,958 | $14/passenger |
| SLM - Salamanca | 456 km | $7,035 | $14/passenger |
| PGF - Perpignan | 458 km | $7,066 | $14/passenger |
| BIO - Bilbao | 470 km | $7,251 | $15/passenger |
| AGP - Malaga | 471 km | $7,267 | $15/passenger |
| CCF - Carcassonne | 475 km | $7,328 | $15/passenger |
| MUW - Ghriss | 479 km | $7,390 | $15/passenger |
| BFW - Sidi Bel Abbes | 480 km | $7,405 | $15/passenger |
| TLS - Toulouse | 485 km | $7,483 | $15/passenger |
| TID - Tiaret | 492 km | $7,591 | $15/passenger |
| TLM - Tlemcen | 505 km | $7,791 | $16/passenger |
| DCM - Castres | 508 km | $7,837 | $16/passenger |
| OZP - Sevilla | 516 km | $7,961 | $16/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your VLC Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from VLC
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Valencia
Valencia experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through VLC
As a European airport, VLC falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via VLC
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Valencia Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from VLC
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to VLC are CDT, TEV, ABC — consider these for potentially lower fares