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Valencia, located on the east coast of Spain and a Mediterranean city famous for its Fallas Festival, is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third-largest city in Spain. For travelling to Valencia, established around the Turia River, you need to fly to Valencia Airport. The place known as the central region of the city is called Plaza de Espana. Calle de la Paz represents the historical part of the city. Estación del Norte is the central railway station located near the city center. Valencia consists of six different regions.

While the places near the border of the city are included in the sixth region; the first region includes the city center. In order to use the public transportation vehicles in the city, you can travel by metro, train or bus by purchasing tickets called "bono" from many kiosks or package stores.

If you are thinking of travelling by bus, you should buy “Bonobus”. If you are planning to use railway system, you should buy “Bonometro”. The distance between the central regions of the city and the Valencia airport is about 9 kilometers.

If you are planning to travel to the airport from any part of the city, there are many options you can prefer such as taxi, car rental as well as metro or bus from the public transportation vehicles.

Bus

Buses called Line 150 Valencia - Manises - Aeropuerto provide transportation to the airport from Plaza de Espana.

The buses run every twenty-five minutes and arrive at the airport in about thirty minutes. Bus services can continue until 09:30 pm or 10:00 pm according to their schedules. In addition, there are more than forty bus lines offering service in the city. By using the buses, you can easily get to your destination in the city.

After midnight, the night buses, numbered with the letter N, continue operating to the commonly visited parts of the city. Another alternative to reach the airport from the city is the bus services called Aerobus. These services, which run every twenty minutes, are operating between 06:00 am and 10:00 pm. The fares of these services are slightly higher than the bus fares.

Metro

In the city, there are metro lines connecting the central railway station with the airport. The trains running through this line operate every eight minutes and reach the airport in about twenty minutes. If you are close to a station that is in the direction of Maritim-Serreria, you can use the red metro line 3; if you are close to a station that is in the direction of Rafebunyol, you can use the green metro line 5 for arriving at the airport. The railway system, which consists of six lines, is called Metro Valencia. Line 1, also known as the yellow line, offers transportation service between Bétera and Villanueva de Castellon stations; Line 2, also known as the pink line, offers transportation service between Torrent Avinguda and Lliria stations; Line 7, also known as the orange line, offers transportation service between Torrent Avinguda and Maritim-Serreria stations; Line 9, also known as the brown line, offers transportation service between Riba-roja de Turia and Rosas stations. There are many stations offering the option of transferring between each other. The metro network is not enough to provide transportation to every part of the city. Nevertheless, it is possible to reach many central parts of the city by using rail system. If you plan to use metro frequently in the city, buying Bonometro tickets for two or three days will be more appropriate for your budget.

Tramway Metro

Valencia's lines 4, 6 and 8 are a tramway system that goes above ground; you can travel between Mas del Rosari and Dr. Among Lluch stations by using Line 4; between Tossal del Rei and Dr. Among Lluch stations by using Line 6; between Maritim-Serreria and Marina Reial Joan Carles I stations by using Line 8. These lines offer transfer option between themselves and between metro lines in many stations.

There is no direct tramway line to the airport. However, you can get to the airport by transferring to metro line 3 in Benimaclet station to where you have come with tramway line 4 and metro line 5 in Maritim-Serreria station to where you have come with tramway lines 6 and 8.

Train

Train is also a frequently preferred rail system in Valencia. There are six train lines offering transportation service throughout the city. You can travel to the southeast part of the city by using train line C-1, to the southwest part by using the line C-2, to the west part by using the line C-3, to the part between the east and the center by using the line C-4, to the northwest part by using the line C-5 and to the northeast part by using the line C-6.

Car Rental

You can rent a car with the help of various companies located in the city. Alternatively, it is possible to make an online reservation before your flight. When traveling in the city, renting a bicycle is also a popular alternative to renting a car. There are approximately two hundred and fifty locations in Valencia where you can rent a bicycle. You can use the bicycle that you will rent from one of these locations for seven days without any limitation. First half an hour of use is free. The annual bicycle rental alternatives are more affordable for those planning to stay in the city for more than two weeks.

Taxi

You can easily find taxis in many parts of the city. Moreover, compared to many European countries, the fares are more affordable in Valencia. If you want to have a more comfortable and quicker travel to the airport, taxi is a good option for you.

Airport Information

Valencia Airport, which hosts flights from many countries of Europe as well as Turkey, provides passengers with high quality flight services. In the terminal, on the first floor, there are ATM machines and offices where you can exchange money. Access to the Wi-Fi connection is possible, but only the first half an hour is free.

There are a great variety of café and restaurant alternatives where you can spend time while you are waiting at the airport. The most popular restaurants are Dehesa Santa Maria, which offers delicacies from the Iberian cuisine, and La Pausa, famous for its grill. You can buy many high quality products from the store named Aldeasa without paying tax.

There are also various shops in the terminal where you can buy local foods or gifts. If you want to have comfortable and enjoyable time at the airport, you can also benefit from the VIP service of the terminal.

You have various options such as metro, bus or rental car when you want to get to the airport from Valencia city centre. The time you spend on the way to the airport varies depending on the vehicle you choose. However, the journey does not last very long as the distance between Valencia city centre and the airport is not much. Taxi fares in the city are not too high, but if you are somewhere far from the airport, you can choose airport buses or  trains that you can take from the city centre as an alternative to the taxi.

Metro

There are two different metro lines that carry passengers in direction of the airport from the Valencia city centre. You can take the Rafelbunyol line (number 3) or Marítim Serrería line (number 5) of Valencia metro from the city centre and get to the airport in a short time. Metro is also the best option you can choose to travel quickly without being caught in traffic. If you have heavy luggages with you, you may also consider the option of taking a taxi to a metro station then transferring to the metro.

Bus

In Valencia, buses are a popular vehicle of transportation to the airport. Buses pass through many central locations in the city, and they provide a fast and affordable option for traveling to the airport. You can get to Valencia Airport directly from the regions such as Mislata, Manises or Quart de Poblet by taking the bus line 150. You can pay the bus fare when you get on the bus. Although traveling to Valencia Airport by bus is an affordable option, it is not as fast as traveling by taxi or rental car. So if your priority is a fast and comfortable vehicle, you should consider rental cars or taxis which can be found easily in the city centre.

Taxi

Passengers often prefer taxis for traveling to Valencia Airport from the city centre as well. As the distance between the airport and the city centre is quite short, taxi fees do not cost much. Taxi fares are lower during the day and on the week days, but they get a bit higher in the night and on the weekends. Thanks to the taximeters on the taxis of Valencia, you can be comfortable about the fare. If you wish to know how high the taxi fee can get, you can talk to the taxi drivers and get information before getting on the vehicle.

Rent a Car

There are many different rent-a-car offices in Valencia city centre and airport such as Hertz, Enterprise, AVIS, Sixt and Europcar. When you go to these offices with your traveling papers and driver licence, you can pick up a car and be on your way to Valencia Airport within minutes. It is very easy to drive to the airport thanks to the direction signs that you can follow after you leave the city centre. However, if you don’t wish to leave it to luck, you can take a city map with you and find your way more easily by following this map along the way. If you consider renting a car in the city, it may be useful to reserve a car a few weeks in advance, especially in the summer, the peak period. Hence you can rent a car according to your wishes and drive to the airport from the city centre.

Airport Information

Valencia Airport welcomes its passengers with its shops where a wide variety of items including apperal products, food and beverages, accessories and souveniers are sold. At the airport you can also find restaurants serving delicious meals and drinks from Spanish, European and international cuisines and other services such as free wireless internet. If you need to withdraw money before leaving the airport, you can use the ATM‘s inside the terminal.

There are two meeting rooms with different capacities in service for business travelers in Valencia Airport. If you wish to use these meeting rooms at the airport you can get information by reaching by telephone and make reservation for your meetings. When you need to make a phone call at the airport, you can use the phones located in several parts of the terminal. If you want to get something to drink or have a snack, you can use the vending machines. Shops such as Valencia Duty Free and Las Lilas, The Fashion Place, Thinking Espana, Divers, News & Books and Valencia Duty Free are waiting for Valencia visitors who want to shop.

At the airport you will also find numerous options such as Café & Té, Caffè Ritazza, Farggi, Starbucks and So! Coffee, where you can sample Spanish and international cuisine. If you want to wait for your plane in a more private and privileged environment, VIP Lounge, where you can benefit from services such as snack foods and drinks, free wireless internet and specially designed seats for passengers, can be a wonderful option in this regard. You can make a reservation by phone or online in advance for VIP Lounge, which serves the passengers in Valencia from early morning until the evening hours.

Taxi

Taxi rates in Dubai are quite cheap. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center taxis are one of the most preferred methods of transportation. Especially if you’re traveling with a few people! Airport taxis belong to a state-run company and all of them operate by using a taximeter. Most of the taxi drivers are immigrants who speak English. The taxi ride to the city center from the airport is quite short, when there’s no traffic. For example, it takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center and about 15 minutes to get to the World Trade Center. You can find airport taxis at the arrivals hall exit of every terminal. 

Bus

Buses are the cheapest transportation alternative to get to the city center but taking a taxi is a bit more laborious. Buses are also a slower method of transportation especially if you have a lot of luggage and land during rush hour.  People who are familiar with the city generally prefer taking the bus. You can access different buses from the airport’s three terminals. However, the main bus line passes by the bus stop in front of Terminal 1. Most of the international flights to Dubai land at Terminal 1. Some lines pass by more than one terminal. There are bus lines with various routes that run every 20-30 minutes from Terminal 1. The most widely used bus lines to get to the city center are lines 401 and 402. Bus line 401 departs from Dubai International Airport and goes to the Al Sabkha stop, with stops along the way including DNATA, Al Maktoum Road, and Deira Taxi Station.

Bus line 402 departs from the airport and goes to the Al Ghubaiba stop, with stops along the way including Deira City Center, Al Karama, Golden Sands, and Al Mankhool.

In addition to these two main lines there are other lines that pass in front of Terminal 1. You can take the C1 bus to Satwa Bus Station, bus No. 4 to the Rashidiya stop or Gold Souq stop, or bus X28 to destinations that are further away, like the Jebel Ali stop. You can also access these stops taking other buses that follow different routes.

Buses usually operate from 5 am to 11 pm. The operating hours for certain bus lines can vary. There are also bus lines that operate at night. For example the C1 line is a night bus, which departs from Terminal 3, passes by Terminal 1, and runs on the following route to the Satwa Bus Station, Cargo Village, Flame Intersection, DNATA, Clock Tower, and El Maktum.

The N4 bus, which goes to the same station but passes through Deira City Center, is another. The N1 night bus departs from Terminal 2, stops at Terminal 1, and goes through Deira City Center all the way to the Jebel Ali Gardens.

Passengers going to Abu Dhabi from Dubai need to get on the buses departing from Al Ghubaiba. Abu Dhabi is located 160 km from the city center and the bus ride there takes about 2 hours.

Similarly, those who want to go to Sharjah, which is located 10 km from Dubai, can find buses that depart from the same stop. One thing to take note of is making sure to get your bus ticket or bus card before boarding the bus because you cannot pay in cash on the bus. You can purchase a single use or daily use bus card. You have to swipe your card twice on the bus, once when you get on and once when you get off. 

Metro

One of the easiest and most comfortable transportation alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. By using Dubai’s modern metro network you can get to the city center and surrounding locations avoiding any traffic. A standard metro ticket is slightly more expensive than the bus but it is still very reasonable. The metro also features different ticket classes for those who want a more comfortable experience. The Gold Class ticket is twice as much as a standard ticket. The Dubai Metro also has areas reserved solely for women and children. These areas are not mandatory but women who want can travel in a separate section by using these areas. The Dubai Metro runs from 5:50 am to midnight, except on Fridays. On Fridays the metro doesn’t start to run until 1 pm. If you have to go to the airport after midnight you won’t be able to use the metro.

The Dubai Metro operates two lines, the Red Line and the Green Line. You can access the Red Line from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at the airport. The metro system is fully automated and runs without a driver. The metro departs every 4 to 8 minutes.

Trains that depart from the Rashidiya Station to Jebel Ali Metro Station pass by the following stops respectively, Emirates, Airport Terminal 3, Airport Terminal 1, GIGICO, Deira City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Burjuman, Al Karama, Al Jafiliya, World Trade Center, Emirates Tower, Financial Centre, Dubai Mall, Business Bay, Noor Bank, First Gulf Bank, Mall of Emirates, Sharaf, Dubai Internet City, Nakheel, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Nakheel Harbour, Ibn Battuta, Energy and Danube. A significant part of this route is above ground so you can enjoy views of the city. The Union and Burjuman stops along this route intersect with the Green Line, which passes through the Old City. Passengers can transfer to the Green Line from these stops and head to different areas. The Green Line operates between the Etisalat Metro Station and the Creek Metro Station. Stations on the Green Line are Etisalat, Al Qusais, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Al Nahda, Statdium, Al Qiyadah, Abu Hail, Abu Baker Al Siddique, Salah Al Din, Union, Baniyas Square, Palm Deira, Al Ras, Al Ghubaiba, Al Fahidi, Burjuman, Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jadaf, and Creek. 

You can get off the metro at a stop that is convenient for you and transfer to a bus or take a taxi to reach your destination. There are many hotels and shopping centers that are located about 15-minutes away from these stops on foot.

Rental Car

You can rent a car at the airport from rental car companies located in each terminal. The price of gasoline in the city is fairly cheap, which allows for a more flexible itinerary. For example, if you rent a car while in Dubai you could travel to other cities in the United Arab Emirates like Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Visiting these cities by car is much more convenient than using public transportation options.

There are 12 rental car companies at Dubai International Airport; Avis, Budget, Al Wefaq, Diamondlease, Dollar, Europcar, Fast, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttle Service

There are many hotels in Dubai that offer shuttle services to and from the airport. However these services are usually for a cost. We recommend inquiring about these services when making your hotel reservation. Some hotels that are located in close proximity to the airport might offer this shuttle service for free.

Sharjah International Airport, connecting Dubai with other centers in the world, is about 15 kilometers away from the city center. While there are means of public transports that you can benefit in this route, these vehicles do not operate frequently. If you want to go to Sharjah or Dubai from the airport, the best option would be to take a taxi. You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. If you are planning to spend a few days or more in the city, you can also opt for renting a car as an alternative to the taxis. Almost all of the major international car rental companies serve passengers at the airport. Getting to the center of Dubai from Sharjah International Airport takes an average of 20-30 minutes. If you will get on the road in the city at a time when traffic is heavy, you should not forget it will take you a bit longer than this.

Car Rental

You can rent a car 24 hours a day, seven days a week from companies such as Hertz, Budget, Maximum, Sixt, Europcar, Dollar and AVIS which serve at Sharjah International Airport. If you would like to rent a car from Hertz, you can contact the company at 06-552-8290 and get information. If you prefer to rent your car from Budget, you can call the rental office at 06-558-0366 for more detailed information and reserve your car. If you wish your car to be ready at the airport close to the city center of Dubai when you land, you can also call companies like Sixt at 06-558-0310, Europcar at 06-558-1322 and Dollar Rent A Car at 06-336-5065.

Bus

You can also take the bus from the airport to the get to the city center of Sharjah or Dubai. But you have to keep in mid that it is not possible to take a bust to go to Dubai from the airport late at night. If you need to get to Sharjah and your flight is not too late, you can take advantage of buses departing every 15 minutes. Although they are not practical and fast, buses stand out with their advantages in terms of price. As a more economical and alternative method, you can also take the bus to the city center and continue by taxi to the hotel or to other places you want to reach in the city.

Taxi

Passengers landing to Dubai's Sharjah International Airport mostly prefer taxis to get to the center of Dubai or Sharjah . At the airport there is a 24-hour taxi service every day of the week. You can continue your trip to the city center by taking one of these taxis as soon as you exit the terminal, without having to search for any different vehicles. All the taxis in Dubai have taximeters. Thanks to these devices, you can travel without worrying about the amount you will pay. The opening fare of the taxis at the airport is usually more than the ones in the center. On the other hand, the average fare for the journey from the airport to the city center would cost around 30-40 USD.

Private Airport Shuttle

If you need to travel from the airport to the center of the city with a few people or more crowded groups, one of the best vehicles you can choose without a doubt is the private airport shuttles. Many companies in the city offer this service. The fares of these shuttles vary according to the distance traveled and the number of passengers. You can reach your hotel or other important points in the center of Dubai with these private shuttles. If you reserve one of these vehicles and pay in advance of your arrival, you can benefit from these at more reasonable prices and you can find your shuttle ready at the terminal at the time of your arrival.

Luxury Transfer Vehicles

If you want to travel from Sharjah International Airport to the city center with a much more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, you can choose limousines that are preferred mostly by those visiting the city for business purposes. The limousines that pick up their passengers from the departure gates of Sharjah Airport take them to the center very quickly compared to other vehicles. This is also why limousines offer a great advantage for passengers who want to save time.