Alicante International Airport (IATA: ALC) is a key aviation hub serving Alicante and the wider Spain region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Alicante International Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Alicante International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
Top-rated tours and experiences in Alicante, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.
Nightly rates in Alicante for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibiza (IBZ) | Ryanair | Direct | 24 Sep | €29 |
| Milan (MIL) | Ryanair | Direct | 24 Sep | €37 |
| Rome (ROM) | Ryanair | Direct | 22 Sep | €51 |
| Barcelona (BCN) | Vueling | Direct | 22 Oct | €61 |
| Venezia (VCE) | Ryanair | Direct | 23 Oct | €64 |
| Ranon (OVD) | Volotea | Direct | 11 Oct | €65 |
| Oran (ORN) | Vueling | Direct | 30 Sep | €70 |
| Warsaw (WAW) | Ryanair | Direct | 10 Nov | €75 |
| Paris (PAR) | Ryanair | Direct | 17 Sep | €78 |
| Budapest (BUD) | Ryanair | 1 stop | 17 Sep | €82 |
| Copenhagen (CPH) | Ryanair | Direct | 10 Sep | €88 |
| Cologne (CGN) | Ryanair | 1 stop | 21 Sep | €89 |
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has published nonstop service to 84 airports across 20 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from ALC.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, Greater Manchester | MAN | United Kingdom | 1,680 km |
| Palma de Mallorca | PMI | Spain | 318 km |
| Belfast | BFS | United Kingdom | 1,870 km |
| Reykjavík | KEF | Iceland | 3,208 km |
| Barcelona | BCN | Spain | 403 km |
| Ingliston, Edinburgh | EDI | United Kingdom | 1,975 km |
| Nottingham, Leicestershire | EMA | United Kingdom | 1,618 km |
| Amsterdam | AMS | Netherlands | 1,613 km |
| Zurich | ZRH | Switzerland | 1,259 km |
| Stockholm | ARN | Sweden | 2,711 km |
| Bergen | BGO | Norway | 2,480 km |
| Oslo (Gardermoen) | OSL | Norway | 2,570 km |
| Stavanger | SVG | Norway | 2,332 km |
| Trondheim | TRD | Norway | 2,902 km |
| Sandefjord(Torp) | TRF | Norway | 2,448 km |
| Dublin | DUB | Ireland | 1,739 km |
| Birmingham, West Midlands | BHX | United Kingdom | 1,578 km |
| Bristol | BRS | United Kingdom | 1,466 km |
| Eindhoven | EIN | Netherlands | 1,535 km |
| Leeds, West Yorkshire | LBA | United Kingdom | 1,734 km |
| Liverpool | LPL | United Kingdom | 1,683 km |
| Weeze | NRN | Germany | 1,570 km |
| London, Essex | STN | United Kingdom | 1,513 km |
| Cardiff | CWL | United Kingdom | 1,474 km |
16 carriers publish nonstop service at ALC, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | FR | Budget | 80 |
| easyJet | U2 | Budget | 26 |
| Norwegian | DY | Budget | 18 |
| Iberia | IB | Full Service | 16 |
| Jet2 | LS | Budget | 16 |
| SAS | SK | Full Service | 12 |
| Vueling | VY | Budget | 10 |
| Transavia | HV | Budget | 8 |
| Aer Lingus | EI | Full Service | 6 |
| Air Algerie | AH | Full Service | 4 |
| Swiss | LX | Full Service | 2 |
| Icelandair | FI | Full Service | 2 |
| Carrier UX | UX | — | 2 |
| S7 Airlines | S7 | Full Service | 2 |
| Volotea | V7 | Budget | 2 |
| Wizz Air | W6 | Budget | 2 |
General guidance rather than ALC-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
