Alicante Airport

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General information

The airport of Alicante is located on Spain’s Costa Blanca and is very popular by holidaymakers. Most of the tourists arrive from the United Kingdom and Germany. It is the busiest airport in the Valencian Community and an important base for low-cost carrier Ryanair. Alicante Airport has one large and modern terminal.

Where is Alicante Airport situated?

The airport is situated southwest of the city. Alicante Airport is easily accessible from all directions, it is well signposted along the A-7 and AP-7 motorways.

How many terminals does Alicante Airport have?

In 2011, the old Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 were replaced by the modern New Terminal. The Alicante Airport terminal consists of five floors, namely Floor -2 Bus shuttle / transfers, Floor 0 Arrivals, Floor 1 Access Parking, Floor 2 Departures and Floor 3 Offices. The first floor of the terminal gives access to the fourth floor of parking garage P1 via two walkways.

Terminal 1 is likely to be reopened in the future. The check-in desks (10-41, 50-81, 90-121, 130-161) can be found in the middle and right of the Departures area, on the left is the security check that gives access to the boarding gates.

Transportation options and travel costs to/from the centre of Alicante

Fastest - Taxi
25 EUR / 15 min
Cheapest - Public transport
3.85 EUR per person / 25 min

Bus

Door to Door - Taxi
25 EUR / 15 min
Flexibility - Car rental
from € 11 per day

A good alternative for flying to or from Alicante Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Spain.

Airport
Distance
Región de Murcia Airport 73km
Valencia Airport 134km
Ibiza Airport 180km

Which airlines fly from and to Alicante Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Ryanair brand logo
    Ryanair
  • Vueling brand logo
    Vueling
  • Norwegian brand logo
    Norwegian
  • easyJet brand logo
    easyJet
  • Air Europa brand logo
    Air Europa
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Alicante Airport.

Activities

Activity

Alicante and Santa Pola: Tandem Paragliding Flight

Discover what it feels like to fly like a bird on a tandem paraglide flight in Alicante with an experienced pilot. Soar majestically through the skies surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.
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Alicante: Evening Tapas Tour

Experience everyday life in Alicante and visit 3 of the most authentic tapas bars in the city. Sample authentic cuisine loved by the locals and benefit from the expert knowledge of your guide.
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From Alicante: Roundtrip to Tabarca Island

Discover the beauty of Tabarca Island with this convenient transfer from Alicante aboard a boat with panoramic views. Spend free time and explore the wonders of Tabarca before heading back to Alicante
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