Dublin to Valencia (DUB–VLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DUB–VLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,001 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 9 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Valencia from Dublin
| Metric | DUB→VLC | ORK→VLC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DUB | – | 144 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 5 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
DUB: GMT · VLC: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Dublin, it's 7:00 PM in Valencia.
Irish passport holders enter Spain freely as EU citizens. No visa, no fee, no time limit on stays. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so passport control applies on arrival from Dublin. A valid Irish passport or Passport Card is sufficient.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the Oficina de Extranjeria or local police station for a Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Union (green card). The fee is EUR 12. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient resources (roughly EUR 600 per month per person) plus health insurance. An empadronamiento (municipal registration) at the town hall is needed separately for most administrative purposes, including opening a bank account. A NIE (Numero de Identidad de Extranjero) is assigned at registration and acts as your tax and identity number in Spain.
Direct flights from Dublin to Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Alicante run 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes on Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and Iberia. Seasonal routes cover Palma, Faro-adjacent Seville, and the Canary Islands. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Spain is the most popular destination for Irish emigrants and retirees in the EU, so English-speaking communities and services exist in most coastal cities. Irish driving licenses are valid for the first 6 months of residence; after that, exchange through the DGT is required.
Dublin Bus route 747 (Airlink) runs from the city centre (O'Connell Street) to the airport in 30–50 minutes, costing €7 one-way or €12 return. DART rail does not serve the airport directly; the nearest station requires a bus connection. Ride-shares from the city centre typically cost €20–35 depending on traffic.
The M50 and M1 motorways feed into the airport; short-term parking in Terminal 1 or 2 costs from €4/30 min, while long-stay lots (P3/P4) are significantly cheaper for multi-day trips. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours on the M50.
DUB–VLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUB to VLC
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Valencia Airport (VLC) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DUB to VLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUB to VLC ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,001 miles (1,611 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cork (ORK).