VALLADOLID AIRPORT ASSISTANCE

History Valladolid Airport

The airport was opened in 1938 in Villanubla, a small town 11 km from Valladolid. It has been renovated in 1952, 1972, 1982, 1990 and 2000.

In 1970, the company Aviaco began operating scheduled flights. In 1982, an ILS category I system was installed on runway 23. The runway was extended in 1990. In the mid 1990's, Aviaco operated scheduled flights to Paris Orly using MD88 aircraft.

Recent History Valladolid Airport

The new passenger terminal was inaugurated in 2000, and its main features are its clean, functional design, emphasised by spaciousness and numerous aesthetically pleasing elements. During recent years, with the arrival of low-cost airline companies, passenger numbers have increased greatly, particularly in the area of tourist and holiday flights. The terminal offers all the usual amenities expected by passengers, including a duty-free shop, café and restaurant, ATM and information services.

Overview Valladolid Airport

Valladolid is the capital of the Castilla y Leon historical Region of Spain. It is located in the centre of Spain 200km to the north west of Madrid. It is a small airport handling 218 passengers with 650 flight operations in 2015.

You can catch flights to Barcelona and Tenerife South Airports in Spain from here and to Brussels and London Stansted (via Ryanair). Passenger amenities are limited with just one cafe/restaurant, two cash machines and WiFi Internet access.

You can find Valladolid Airport around 10km northwest from the city centre. Various bus routes outside arrivals connect the airport with the city centre bus station which links to Madrid, Salamanca and Leon. The bus into Valladolid has a journey time of around 20 minutes costs €3.00 single and €5.00 return. Taxis from the rank cost about €20.00.

There is no train at the airport but the Campo Grande railway station in the city centre offers connections via the AVE high speed train to Madrid and Segovia with future routes planned to Vitoria, Bilbao and San Sebastian.

There is plenty to see in the old medieval town which is where Spanish Royals King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella got married in the fifteenth century and where Columbus died in 1506. Valladolid stands on the River Pisuerga with beautiful Renaissance houses, palaces, churches and symbolic cathedral in its old quarter. It is also surrounded by three wine growing areas offering plenty of opportunities to sample local grapes.

The weather here is colder and wetter than in the south of the country (which makes it much more tolerable during the hot months of July and August). If you are in the area over Easter (Santa Semana) there is a big festival here with processions of works of art.

During the 2000's, Air France operated twice daily flights to Paris CDG.

The journey into Valladolid costs €22 (during the day) and €24 (at night). There is a supplement of €0.50 for every suitcase or package.

• Highway: The main access route is from the N-601 road, Adanero-Gijón. You can get to this route from the A-62.
• Bus: The special Valladolid-Airport service, operated by Linecar, runs from the airport to the centre of Valladolid and other major points, such as the Trade Fair site and the railway and bus stations.

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