Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Valencia Airport (VLC): what you need to know
Valencia's timezone is UTC+1, making Valencia six hours ahead of Washington DC.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your IAD to VLC flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Valencia Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and VLC:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Dublin Airport
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kms (25 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Valencia Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles Airport to Valencia Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near VLC instead:
Grab a Valencia Airport rental car and discover Valencia and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Click and Rent are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Valencia Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Valencia Airport (VLC)
June is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Valencia Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Valencia in March.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Valencia Airport for July if you want to go to Valencia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to VLC in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Valencia, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 241 kms (150 miles) north to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 483 kms (300 miles) west of Valencia. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are among its highlights.