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VLC Valencia Airport
Valencia Airport (IATA: VLC, ICAO:LEVC) is located in the the city of Valencia, Spain. It is the primary international airport serving Valencia and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+34913211000

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IATA Code

VLC

ICAO Code

LEVC

Name

Valencia Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Spain (ES)

City

Valencia

Latitude

39.4892998

Longitude

-0.4816250

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+34913211000

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Airport Overview

Valencia Airport (VLC), also known as Manises Airport, is a passenger-led international airport serving Valencia and the Valencian Community in eastern Spain. It is located in Manises, approximately 8 km west of Valencia city, with direct road access toward Madrid and the Mediterranean coastal corridor. For international freight, the airport is best assessed as a regional gateway supported by scheduled passenger-belly capacity and local cargo-handling operations rather than as a dedicated European cargo hub. Our platform can coordinate airport handling, export documentation, customs preparation and onward trucking, while the final acceptance, cut-off and equipment arrangements must be confirmed against the selected airline and handling agent.

Airport	Valencia Airport (VLC) / ICAO: LEVC
Location	Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
Coordinates	39.4892998, -0.4816250
Airport profile	International regional airport with a single passenger terminal and one operational runway reported in the supplied airport record
Listed time zone	UTC+01:00; local operating schedules may reflect seasonal daylight-saving changes

Key Highlights

Regional gatewayValencia Airport primarily supports the manufacturing, retail, food and technology economy of eastern Spain.

Passenger-belly dependencyFreight availability may vary with aircraft type, seasonal schedules, payload restrictions and the destination routing selected.

Road connectivityIts position near the A-3 Madrid corridor and the A-7 Mediterranean route supports airport-to-warehouse and airport-to-port planning.

Port-linked logisticsValencia’s seaport and surrounding industrial areas provide additional options for multimodal import, export and consolidation planning.

Single-terminal coordinationShipment acceptance, documentation and delivery instructions should be synchronized carefully with the appointed ground handler.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Valencia Airport’s cargo solution is arranged through airlines, appointed ground-handling agents, customs representatives and road carriers. Facility access and commodity acceptance are service-specific; our team verifies the operating party before booking rather than assuming that a particular warehouse, storage area or certification is available.

General cargo acceptance: booking confirmation, physical handover, weighing, security screening and shipment release are coordinated with the nominated handler.
Export and import customs: customs representation, clearance instructions and supporting commercial documents should be aligned before cargo reaches the airport.
Temperature-sensitive freight: pharmaceuticals, seafood, produce and other perishables require advance confirmation of cool-chain handling, acceptance windows and aircraft compatibility.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the airline, packing instruction, commodity classification, labels, shipper’s declaration and available handling capability.
Transit and road feeder options: where a direct flight is unsuitable, our platform can evaluate an interline or road-feeder solution subject to carrier acceptance and customs status.

Routes & Transit Times

European shipments may move on direct passenger or freighter capacity when available, or through an airline hub selected according to destination, commodity and connection reliability.
Intercontinental cargo is commonly planned through a suitable European or regional hub; the actual carrier, routing and connection point depend on current schedules and allotment.
Road feeder services can connect Valencia Airport with inland Spain, the Mediterranean corridor and nearby logistics zones, subject to driver capacity, customs status and delivery restrictions.
Transit time is affected by booking confirmation, aircraft payload, security screening, weekend and holiday calendars, customs inspection, missed connections and final-mile trucking. Our service team provides a schedule-specific estimate only after carrier confirmation.

Do not use a published passenger schedule as a cargo commitment. Airline acceptance, cargo cut-off and connection protection must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Valencia metropolitan area: supports time-sensitive industrial parts, consumer goods, retail replenishment and e-commerce shipments.
Valencian Community: relevant sectors include ceramics and tiles, automotive supply chains, machinery, textiles, footwear, chemicals and agricultural production.
Perishables: fresh produce, seafood and temperature-sensitive food products require packaging, acceptance timing and delivery planning matched to the airline and handler.
Port and inland distribution: the nearby maritime and road network can support multimodal flows, but air and sea customs procedures must remain clearly separated in the shipment plan.
High-value and urgent freight: electronics, samples, prototypes and production-critical components should be booked with security, insurance and delivery appointment requirements stated in advance.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: the applicable cargo acceptance and documentation cut-off is set by the airline and ground handler, not by the airport code alone. Our team obtains the confirmed cut-off after booking.
Export documents: commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, export data and any origin, licence or preference documents must be consistent in commodity description, value, quantity and weights.
Restricted cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, perishables, medicines, diplomatic cargo and oversized pieces require advance disclosure and written acceptance where applicable.
Customs and inspection: incomplete declarations, valuation questions, security holds or physical examination can delay release. Cargo should not be delivered before the customs and handling instructions are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and intended delivery term to our service team before requesting a firm routing.
For temperature-sensitive freight, specify the required temperature range, packaging qualification, handover deadline and contingency contact; do not assume airport storage is suitable without confirmation.
For lithium batteries or other regulated articles, provide the applicable UN information, packing details, safety documentation and shipper’s declaration requirements before booking.
For urgent or capacity-sensitive cargo, ask us to compare direct capacity, a hub connection and an airport-to-road alternative. The final choice should balance connection risk, customs routing and delivery appointment requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Valencia Airport handle international export cargo?

Yes, international export arrangements can be planned through the applicable airline, ground handler and customs process. Acceptance depends on the destination, commodity, documentation, security requirements and confirmed operating capacity.

Does Valencia Airport offer direct long-haul cargo service?

Direct long-haul availability should not be assumed. Our platform checks current airline schedules and may propose a European hub connection or road-feeder alternative when direct capacity is unsuitable.

How early should cargo be delivered to Valencia Airport?

The required delivery time is determined by the booked airline and handling agent and may vary by commodity, security status, weekend operation and documentation readiness. We confirm the live cut-off with the booking rather than applying a generic airport-wide time.

Can Valencia Airport accept dangerous goods or lithium batteries?

Potentially, subject to the airline’s restrictions, aircraft routing, packing instruction, labels, documentation and handler capability. Full commodity details must be submitted before booking so acceptance can be checked.

What is the best alternative if the required capacity is unavailable?

Our service team can compare a hub connection, road feeder from another suitable gateway, or a multimodal plan linked to the regional road and port network. The alternative must be assessed against customs status, handling limits and delivery requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location, codes and supplied operating profile are based on the airport record provided for this page. Airport management, passenger-airport information and operational notices should be verified with aena.es. Spanish customs and tax procedures should be checked with agenciatributaria.es. International air-cargo terminology and carrier-related guidance may be cross-checked through iata.org.

Schedules, cargo cut-offs, handling availability, warehouse access, dangerous-goods acceptance, temperature-control arrangements, customs status and transit estimates are time-sensitive operational details. Our platform verifies these items with the selected airline, handler, customs representative and road carrier before issuing a shipment-specific commitment.