Private jet to Valencia

Spain's third city is a port, a university town and the capital of the Valencian region, with the old town, the City of Arts and Sciences and the beaches of Malvarrosa all within a few kilometres. Private aircraft use the airport at Manises, about 8 km west of the centre, so the drive from the steps to a hotel in the old town takes 15-20 minutes. The airport has one runway, 3,215 m long, its own terminal for general aviation and no closing hours at night.

Most private traffic is tied to dates: the Fallas in March, the motorcycle Grand Prix at Cheste in November, and the summer, when villas on the coast fill and many aircraft bound for the Balearics park here. Outside those weeks Manises is one of the quieter large airports of the western Mediterranean, and with Madrid, Barcelona and Palma each less than an hour away, a suitable aircraft is often already nearby. As a broker we compare operators across Europe, book the handler, the slot and the car, and quote the whole trip.

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What private flyers come to Valencia for

Flight times to Manises

Times for a Phenom 300 light jet from the price tables, including taxi, climb and descent:

The city lies further south and west than most people expect: Amsterdam is 2:28 h away and Hamburg 2:51 h in the same aircraft. A Learjet 75 or Praetor 600 saves only 5-9 minutes on these sectors, so the reason to choose one is the cabin and the hold, not speed. From Copenhagen a Pilatus PC-24 needs 3:20 h and from Stockholm just over four hours; New York is 7:28 h away in a Falcon 7X.

Prices for private flights to Valencia

Prices are for the whole aircraft, one way, with a suitable aircraft available near the departure airport. Handling, parking and the departure country's passenger taxes are added in the quote. The flight time is for the first aircraft in each row.

From the main airports of Europe

Madrid is the shortest of the hub routes, 286 km and EUR 9,500 in a Phenom 300. Nice costs EUR 12,000 and Geneva EUR 12,500; from London the same aircraft is EUR 14,500, while a Praetor 600 with a stand-up cabin costs EUR 18,000. From Larnaca the Learjet 75 is quoted on request, so the Phenom 300 and the Praetor 600 are the options shown for that route.

Balearics, Spain and Portugal

Across to the islands and along the coast, a turboprop is the cheapest option and loses little time:

From the UK regions, Ireland, Scandinavia and central Europe

From Scandinavia and Poland a light jet needs 3:20-4:03 h, which is long for a low cabin. The Citation Latitude and the Challenger 350 save 15-20 minutes and let passengers stand.

Long-haul

The runway takes every long-range jet. For VIP airliners the airport may have to raise its fire and rescue category above the usual level, which is requested no later than 15 days before the flight:

Prices rise in Fallas week, on the MotoGP weekend and in July and August, when aircraft are busy along the coast and the islands. If the aircraft cannot stay for a long summer visit, the quote shows two extra positioning legs. Spain charges no per-passenger tax on private flights, so the departure from Manises to another country carries airport charges only, while domestic legs to Ibiza, Palma or Madrid include 10% Spanish VAT. Departures from France pay about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet, from Milan or Rome EUR 100 per passenger (Italy charges on flights departing from or arriving in the country), and from the UK, Germany and the Netherlands their own departure taxes, all listed in the quote.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

Worked examples

Cost per passenger

One price covers the whole aircraft, so each extra passenger lowers the share. Departure taxes, where they apply, are added per person:

Price calculator

Enter the departure airport, the date and the number of passengers, and you will receive an indicative price by e-mail.

Valencia airport at Manises

The airport (VLC, LEVC) is run by Aena and lies in the municipality of Manises, west of the city. Its single runway, 12/30, is 3,215 m long with instrument landing systems in both directions, and at an elevation of about 73 m it poses none of the problems of high-altitude airports. Private passengers use the general aviation terminal, with a VIP lounge and a briefing room for crews. Five handlers are listed in the aeronautical information: United Aviation Services, ExecuJet Spain, Sky Valet Spain, General Aviation Service and Aviapartner Aviavip. Handling is compulsory for every flight and the agent is named in the flight plan.

The airport never closes, but customs, border police, fuel and handling work to published hours, and we get written confirmation before planning a very late arrival. Between 23:00 and 07:00 aircraft noise is monitored. Every general aviation flight needs a slot from Aena, and from 15 June to 15 September requests are accepted no earlier than 15 days before the flight. In fog, when low-visibility procedures are in force, private flights can be restricted, and the aircraft holds, waits on the ground or diverts.

Castellón and Alicante

For an address far up or down the coast, or when Manises is full, two other airports come into play. Distances are straight-line from Manises:

For villas in Jávea, Dénia or Altea on the northern Costa Blanca, the address lies roughly between Manises and Alicante, so we compare the drive from both airports before choosing one.

Aircraft for the trip

A week at a villa means more luggage than a business trip, and golf bags for El Saler or the courses inland quickly fill a light jet's hold. For more than four people with suitcases, midsize jets such as the Learjet 75 are the safer choice. Tell us the number and type of bags when you send the request.

To discuss the aircraft, the slot rules or parking, leave your number and a consultant will call you back.

Fallas, Tomatina and MotoGP: the Valencian calendar

Three events and the summer shape demand. These dates recur every year:

During the main Fallas days the city closes much of the old town inside the former Turia riverbed and several large avenues to private cars, with exact hours published each year. We agree with the hotel how the car reaches the door. Arriving a day or two before 19 March and flying home on 20 March avoids the worst of it; a late flight after the cremà is possible because the airport stays open, but the crew's duty time decides.

Getting into the city and along the coast

The car waits at the general aviation terminal; the driver needs to know which handler meets the aircraft, otherwise he waits at the wrong entrance. South of the port lies the Albufera lagoon with the rice fields behind Valencian paella, and the golf course at El Saler. For a villa with an authorised helipad a helicopter can take over directly at the airport, without a drive to a city heliport.

Empty Legs to and from Valencia

Aircraft that drop passengers on the islands or in the city often have to reposition empty, and operators sell those legs at a large discount. Typical patterns:

Times and dates are fixed by the original booking, and in summer the empty leg also needs a slot at Manises before it can be confirmed. Send your direction and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights and we will forward suitable flights.

With a dog or cat on board

Your pet travels in the cabin with you and goes through the general aviation terminal at your side. Some operators require a carrier for the whole flight or charge for cabin cleaning, so give us the breed and weight when you book. For Spain:

• Microchip and a rabies vaccination given at 12 weeks of age or older.
• At least 21 days between the first vaccination and travel.
• EU pet passport; animals from Great Britain need an animal health certificate valid for 10 days for entry.
• Up to five animals per person.
• No tapeworm treatment needed for Spain.

On the way home, dogs entering the UK, Ireland, Malta, Finland or Norway need tapeworm treatment 1-5 days before arrival, which in practice means a vet appointment in Valencia towards the end of the stay. The UK admits pets only through approved routes and handlers.

Documents and taxes

Before departure

• Passport or ID card for every passenger, valid for the whole trip.
• Passenger names and document numbers, sent no later than the day before.
• Exact dates as early as possible in summer, because of the 15-day slot rule.
• Whether the aircraft should wait at Manises or fly home between the legs.
• Hotel or villa address, and whether the car may enter the centre during the Fallas.
• Number of bags, golf bags and beach equipment.
• Pet documents with all dates checked.
• Company details for the invoice.

Booking step by step

1. Tell us the route, the dates, the passengers and the address in or around the city, and whether the trip falls in Fallas week, the race weekend or the summer.
2. We choose aircraft near your departure point, check parking at Manises and, from mid-June to mid-September, the date from which the slot can be requested.
3. You receive two to four options with operator, model, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft, including any positioning legs.
4. You sign with the operator and pay; the handler requests the slot and parking and books the car.
5. On arrival the handler meets you at the aircraft and the driver is waiting outside the general aviation terminal.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Oliver Davis

Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

Aviation Consultant

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Common questions about flying privately to Valencia

• • How much does a private jet to Valencia cost?

  • For the whole aircraft, a Phenom 300 costs EUR 9,500 one way from Madrid, from Geneva EUR 12,500 and from London EUR 14,500. From Ibiza a turboprop starts at EUR 6,500.

• • How far is the airport from the city?

  • About 8 km. By car it takes 15-20 minutes to the old town, by metro lines 3 or 5 about 20 minutes.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • About 2:15 h from Farnborough in a Phenom 300, and 2:08 h in a Learjet 75 or a Praetor 600.

• • Why is my summer slot confirmed so late?

  • From 15 June to 15 September slots for private flights can be requested no earlier than 15 days ahead. We confirm the aircraft first and request the slot on the first possible day.

• • Can the aircraft stay in Valencia for a week?

  • Often yes, but in summer and in Fallas week parking can run short, because many aircraft for the Balearics park here. If it cannot stay, it flies home and returns, and both legs are in the quote.

• • When is the Fallas and how does it affect the trip?

  • The festival peaks from 15 to 19 March. Hotels fill early and parts of the centre are closed to private cars, so book the flight, parking and hotel as soon as possible.

• • Can we fly to MotoGP and back on race day?

  • It is possible but hard, because the roads from Cheste are packed after the race. Flying in the day before and out the day after is more reliable.

• • Do I need a passport?

  • From Schengen countries a valid ID card or passport is enough and there is no check. From the UK passports are checked on arrival in the terminal.

• • Can I bring my dog?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport. The operator must agree beforehand.

• • Can we continue to Ibiza or Majorca?

  • Yes: Ibiza is 0:44 h and Palma 0:53 h away in a Citation CJ3. Booked as one trip with the same aircraft, it usually costs less than separate flights, plus 10% Spanish VAT on the domestic legs.

• • Are there Empty Legs from Valencia?

  • Yes, mainly island shuttles in summer and flights north after the Fallas and the Grand Prix. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with your dates.