Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Valencia Airport (VLC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Valencia Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
Valencia's timezone is UTC+1, making Valencia two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to VLC start from 08:00 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 15:00 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 39 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Valencia Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to VLC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Valencia (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Valencia Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Valencia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between IST and VLC include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Malta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Valencia Airport (VLC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Valencia Airport flight is Rs17,587. A return fare right now is Rs36,621. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IST to VLC, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Valencia Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Valencia Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Valencia Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near IST:
Arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Valencia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VLC instead:
Pick up a Valencia Airport rental car and discover Valencia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Click and Rent are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Valencia Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
Valencia Airport to the centre of Valencia has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Valencia Airport (VLC)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Valencia Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Valencia. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Valencia Airport for July if you'd like to visit Valencia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IST to VLC around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Valencia has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres north of Valencia, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 483 kilometres west of Valencia, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.