Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Valencia Airport (VLC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Valencia Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Valencia is one hour ahead of Nottingham and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your EMA to VLC flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Valencia (and perhaps some other great corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Valencia Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers EMA to VLC flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from East Midlands Airport to Valencia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between EMA and VLC include:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
East Midlands Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart EMA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach East Midlands Airport from central Nottingham, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near EMA? If you're boarding an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Valencia Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late East Midlands Airport to Valencia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VLC instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Valencia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Click and Rent and explore beyond Valencia's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Valencia Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Valencia Airport (VLC)
The quietest month for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Valencia Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Valencia based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Valencia is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from East Midlands Airport to Valencia Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EMA to VLC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Valencia, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey about 241 kilometres north to Zaragoza to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 483 kilometres west of Valencia, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.