East Midlands to Valencia
1485 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 15m with 3 airlines operating direct service from East Midlands (EMA) to Valencia (VLC). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £71 return), with peak prices in August (around £176). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from East Midlands
East Midlands Airport is a regional hub between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, dominated by Ryanair and Jet2 with TUI adding charter and package routes. The terminal sits 15 miles southwest of Nottingham and 13 miles west of Derby, with Skylink bus services connecting both. The route network is short-haul-only and skews holiday-leisure — Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are the strongest corridors. Long-haul travellers usually drive to Manchester or Birmingham for a wider choice.
Arriving in Valencia
Valencia Airport is 8 km west of the city, with Metro Lines 3 and 5 running to Xàtiva in 25 minutes for €4.90. Ryanair and Vueling drive most UK volume. Valencia balances city-break and beach in a way few European cities do — the route is busy in March (Las Fallas) and June–September; off-season fares can be excellent value.
Who flies EMA to VLC?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Ryanair | FR | 2h 15m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 2h 15m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 2h 15m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly EMA→VLC
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Nottingham to Valencia FAQs
Direct flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Valencia (VLC) take approximately 2h 15m for the 1485 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £54. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
3 carriers operate direct service from East Midlands (EMA) to Valencia (VLC): Ryanair, Jet2.com and TUI Airways. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Ryanair typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Spain (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain before booking.
Valencia (VLC) is the primary international airport for Valencia. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.