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Alicante Airport is located about 9 km from Alicante and 5 km from the neighboring city of Elche. As Spain’s fifth or sixth busiest airport depending on the year, it serves around 15 million passengers annually, with roughly 80% of flights international, largely from the UK, Norway, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Airport code
ALC (ICAO: LEAL)
Location
Alicante/Elche, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
Distance from city center
Approximately 9 km
Airlines serving
Ryanair (focus city), Vueling (focus city), Norwegian (focus city), easyJet, Jet2, British Airways, Wizz Air
Popular Routes to and from Alicante
UK routes dominate Alicante’s schedule, complemented by a wide network of domestic Spanish routes and destinations across Europe.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
(Spain) Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Seville, Santiago de Compostela
International
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value on Alicante’s low-cost carrier routes. Summer, from June through September, is by far the busiest season for the Costa Blanca, so booking well ahead is strongly recommended for travel during those months.
What to See Near Alicante
Alicante offers a historic old town, a scenic seafront promenade, and the hilltop Santa Bárbara Castle overlooking the city. The wider Costa Blanca region includes popular resort destinations like Benidorm, known for its beaches and lively tourism scene, along with quieter coastal towns further south.
Things to Know When Flying Into Alicante
Ryanair operates roughly three times as many weekly flights from Alicante as the next-largest carrier, Vueling.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Alicante Airport is a focus city for Ryanair, Vueling, and Norwegian Air Shuttle, and is also served by easyJet, Jet2, British Airways, Wizz Air, and dozens of other European carriers.
London Gatwick and Manchester are the busiest routes to Alicante, reflecting strong demand from UK travelers heading to the Costa Blanca.
Alicante Airport is located about 9 km from Alicante and 5 km from the nearby city of Elche, making it convenient for both destinations.
Yes, the C6 bus line connects the airport to the Renfe Torrellano train station, which offers rail connections into Alicante city.
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value, with earlier booking strongly recommended for the busy summer season from June through September.
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