Frequently Asked Questions about Alicante Airport

The province of Alicante has a single international airport: Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC). It serves the entire Costa Blanca and part of the Murcia region.

For a domestic flight, arrive 2 hours before departure. For an international flight, allow 3 hours. In peak summer season, add 30 minutes for security queues.

The airport is located 9 kilometres southwest of Alicante city centre and 10 kilometres east of Elche city centre. The journey takes 15 to 25 minutes depending on the mode of transport chosen.

The airport has a single terminal, the Nueva Área Terminal (NAT), in operation since 23 March 2011. The former T-1 and T-2 terminals are no longer operational for passengers.

Yes, the terminal remains accessible 24/7. Shops and most restaurants, however, operate between 5:30am and 10:30pm, with a few outlets open continuously.

Four main options: C6 bus (€4, 25 min, every 20 minutes), official taxi (€20-28, 15-20 min), private transfer (from €43, fixed price), or car rental directly at the terminal.

Vectalia's C6 bus connects Alicante city centre to the terminal every 20 minutes, from 6:30am to 11pm. The ticket costs €4 (cash or card payment) and the journey takes about 25 minutes.

No, no train line directly serves the terminal. A project to connect it to the TRAM Metropolitano and the Cercanías Murcia-Alicante line is planned for the coming years, but no date has been confirmed.

Three options: direct ALSA bus (about 45 minutes, €10-12), private transfer (55 minutes, from €92, door-to-door comfort), or official taxi (about €95-130 on the meter depending on the time).

Yes, Aena offers online booking for its three official car parks (Express, Preferential, Long Stay) with rates reduced by up to 70% compared to the walk-up rate. Nearby private car parks also accept online booking.

The official Aena long-stay car park starts at around €4-8 per day at the online rate, and €14-20 per day at the walk-up rate. Nearby private car parks offer weekly packages between €25 and €45, including free shuttle.

Most official taxis now accept card payment via mobile terminal. However, it is recommended to have cash on hand in case of a payment system failure.

Yes, a medical centre is available 24 hours a day within the terminal. Automated defibrillators are also installed at several strategic points around the airport.

Yes, a left-luggage service is located in the arrivals area. Rates vary according to luggage size and storage duration, generally between €5 and €15 per day.

The lost and found office is located at the terminal, open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Contact: +34 966 919 444 or [email protected]. An online report can also be filed on the official Aena website.

Yes, the Sala Mare Nostrum lounge is accessible in the departures area for airport passengers, via online booking, Priority Pass card or business ticket. It offers Wi-Fi, catering, drinks and workstations.

Yes, Wi-Fi is completely free and unlimited throughout the terminal, with no prior registration or time limit. The connection is made automatically as soon as you select the "AenaWIFI" network.

Yes, several ATMs are located throughout the terminal, accepting major international cards. A currency exchange bureau is also available in the arrivals area for foreign currency.

Smoking is prohibited inside the terminal in accordance with Spanish regulations. Outdoor smoking areas are set up in front of the arrivals and departures entrances.

More than 40 airlines serve the airport, mainly low-cost carriers: Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Vueling, Norwegian, Wizz Air, TUI fly, Transavia, as well as traditional airlines such as Iberia, Air Europa, Lufthansa, KLM, SAS and Finnair.