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Checking in at Valencia Airport
Checking in at Valencia Airport is a simple process. In many cases, you can check in online and simply head to your airline’s check-in desk to drop your bag. In other cases, you’ll need to do the full check-in process at departures. For that, you’ll need any relevant travel documentation such as your passport, ID, visa, and immigration forms (if applicable).
Consult our live Valencia Airport departures board for the latest updates on your flight. Terminal 1 – Most check-in desks are located on the upper level (Level 1) of the main terminal building. However, you can consult the Valencia Airport departures map on the official website for further accuracy.
When to arrive at Valencia Airport?
Valencia Airport recommends that you arrive 2 hours before your flight if you are going to a Schengen or domestic location. For Non-Schengen flights arrive 3 hours before to give you ample time to go through passport control.
Note: If you’re arriving by car, you may be interested in Valencia Airport departures parking. There are two parking lots — short-stay (P1) and long-stay (P2). The pricing varies but you’ll get better rates if you book online in advance.
If you want an update on the live Valencia Airport departures today, refer to our board above.
What’s next?
After checking in and leaving your bags with your airline, you can head to the security checkpoint. The checkpoint has plenty of signage to help departures from Valencia Airport understand the security procedures. You’ll need to remove your outerwear (e.g. coats, hats, scarves) and place them into a tray for scanning. In some cases, you’ll need to put in your shoes too.
You can carry liquids in your hand luggage if they don’t exceed 100ml each and are placed in a transparent, resealable bag that is no larger than 1 liter in capacity (around 20 x 20cm in size). Each passenger is permitted one bag of liquids, including children. You’ll need to take out this bag from your hand luggage for scanning. The only exceptions to these liquid restrictions are baby food and prescription medications.
You’ll be asked to remove your electronic devices from your hand luggage and place in a separate tray for scanning.
Once all of your items are on the security belt, you’ll be prompted to walk through the metal detectors and collect your items on the other side. From there, you can head to the Valencia Airport departures terminal.
What to do in Departures at Valencia Airport?
Departures at Valencia Airport has everything you need for a comfortable transit, including free Wi-Fi, charging points, ATMs, comfy seating, baby change facilities, and accessible toilets. As for food and drink, there is a selection of coffee shops and fast food restaurants like Starbucks and Burger King. The Valencia Airport departures Duty-Free provides an array of souvenirs and gift items. You can also find a newsagents for books, magazines, and snacks.
For more details about Valencia Airport offerings, see our complete Valencia Airport Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to leave Valencia Airport?
How long it takes to leave Valencia Airport depends on whether your originating flight was in Spain, the Schengen zone, or Non-Schengen. For domestic and Schengen flights, it can take as little as 30 minutes to leave Valencia Airport after arriving as there is no passport control. Arrivals from Non-Schengen countries can expect their transit to take 30-60 minutes.