Weather Upgrade · right now
+7°C
Dublin 17° CloudValencia 24° Sunshine
Cloud → Sunshine
Warmer, but you’ll still want a layer.
Worth the bother?
7/10 Worth a look.
“11°C warmer for 2h 40m in the air. A fair swap for a grey week.”
- 11°C warmer than Ireland’s usual 14°C
- 5 rainy days a month, against Ireland’s 12
- 7 hours of sun a day, against 3
- Short hop: 2h 40m direct
How we work this out
Worth the bother is worked out from the same facts every time: how much warmer, drier and sunnier it usually is there than in Ireland that month, how long the flight is, how good the place is, whether something’s on and, when we have enough fares for the route, whether the month is unusually dear or cheap. We use the usual weather for the month so one freak day can’t swing it. When you tell us what you’re after (snow, Christmas markets, walking and so on), the weather part asks how well the usual weather fits that, not just how warm it is. Nobody can pay to change a score, and plenty of places score low on purpose.
“Only flies on Thursdays and Fridays, so check the calendar before you book the week off. An early start at 06:20, so bring the flask.”
Dublin to Valencia, in short
Ryanair flies twice a week, on Thursdays and Fridays, leaving around 06:20. The flight takes about 2h 40m.
Timetable
When the flights go
Ryanair, flying on Thursdays and Fridays. Fares found for October to December.
Departure times are local and change with the season. Flights home usually leave around 21:40.
Flying from Dublin
The honest airport tips
- Ryanair mostly flies from Terminal 1 and Aer Lingus mostly from Terminal 2. Check your booking before you're standing in the wrong one with the good coat on.
- Security opens at 02:30 in Terminal 1 and 03:30 in Terminal 2. Allow 2 hours for short-haul, and skip the "I'll just nip to the shop".
- Liquids and laptops can stay in your bag at security. Yes, really. Mammy still packs the clear bag, just in case.
- Book parking online before you go; it's cheaper than paying at the barrier. A few euro saved is a coffee earned.
The place
Valencia, the honest verdict“Paella’s home town, a city beach and futuristic buildings. Like Barcelona without the elbows.”Scores, where to stay and what nobody tells you about ValenciaWhere to stay in Valencia
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The trip
Dublin to Valencia in numbers
Good for a long weekend
Christmas and St Stephen’s Day 2026: take Mon 28 to Thu 31 Dec off (4 leave days), 10 days offThere are Friday flights to start it. Seven ideasDublin to Valencia
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Dublin to Valencia?
About 2h 40m direct, with Ryanair.
Which days are there flights from Dublin to Valencia?
Recently, flights have gone on Thursdays and Fridays. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the live search for your dates.
Is there a time difference between Ireland and Valencia?
1 hour ahead of Ireland.