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VLN Arturo Michelena International Airport

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Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) serves Valencia, about 8 km east of Valencia. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAVLN
ICAOSVVA
ServesValencia
From centre8 km
Non-stop6
Airlines7
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Elevation430 m

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The airport in numbers

Arturo Michelena International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Arturo Michelena International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Opened
1986
40 years ago
Elevation
430 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Arturo Michelena International Airport to Valencia

The airport is about 8 km east of Valencia, about 24 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~17 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~24 minmetered
Private transfer~24 minfixed upfront
Car rental~24 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From VLN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Caracas121 km127 min—
Barquisimeto157 km165 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Arturo Michelena International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Valencia ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Arturo Michelena International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 6 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Volotea Costa Rica · Aserca Airlines · Copa Airlines · Aero Lanka · Virgin Pacific

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Arturo Michelena International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Arturo Michelena International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Valencia shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Arturo Michelena International Airport to the centre of Valencia?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 8 km east of Valencia, about 24 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Arturo Michelena International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Arturo Michelena International Airport to Valencia?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Arturo Michelena International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Arturo Michelena International Airport?
About 6 destinations, including Porlamar, Barcelona, Oranjestad, Maracaibo. 7 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Arturo Michelena International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Arturo Michelena International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Arturo Michelena International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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