Alicante Airport located just 9km southwest of Alicante and 11km from Elche (which serves as the city center of the Mediterranean Municipality) Alicante Elche Airport serves as the main airport for the Region of Murcia and the Province of Alicante. Being one of the largest airports in Spain, it’s no wonder that Alicante Airport should have a rich history as well. It was built in the El Altet area and opened on 4th May 1967.

This is the area that gave the airport its original name i.e. El Altet which was later to be changed to Alicante airport. The Convair Metropolitan was the first commercial flight to land in the airport thus marking the beginning of the airport’s popularity. Within a very short time span Alicante Airport managed to hit the over a million traffic passengers a year mark.

Eating and Drinking

You can be able to spot bars and restaurants, an ice cream parlor, cafeterias and a fast food outlet when you are within the airport grounds. At the Costa Blanca Plaza, which serves as the airport’s entertainment and shopping center, you will find eight cafes and four restaurants.

Money and Communications

There are various financial and communications facilities here which include ATMs, a Bureau de Change and a post office.

Airport Disabled Facilities

The airport has designated areas just outside the terminal building where disabled passengers can be dropped. The airport car park also has designated parking spots for disabled passengers. Other facilities tailor made for disabled passengers include elevators, ramps, and toilets. For those passengers seeking special assistance, wheel chairs can be made available on request after making prior arrangements.

Business Facilities and Airport Conference

Although there are no business and conference facilities at the airport at the moment, there is an Ifach VIP Lounge on Departures level 1 which offers internet access, phone, photocopying and fax services to business class passengers. Just three (3) miles from the airport is the Holiday Inn Alicante-Playa de San Juan which can cater for business and conference facilities.

Luggage

There is a lost property office located on the ground floor. There is however no luggage storage facility at the airport.

Shopping

There are various shops here including tobacconists, a cake shop, a sport and shoe shop, a music store, three duty free shops and news agents.

Lost and Found

To search for misplaced luggage or belongings, you can contact the lost and found hotline on 966 91 94 44 or e-mail alc.objetosperdidos@aena.es. 

The unit is in operation from Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM until 2:30 PM, excluding holiday and national festivities.

Airport Parking

There are two parking lots at the airport with a total capacity of 1,500 spaces. One lot is located just opposite the terminal building and the other one is adjacent to it. They offer both long and short term parking rates.

Airport Car Hire

There is cutthroat competition among the various car rental companies and this has played to the advantage of the customers.

The only time when the rates are high is during the summer when there is an influx of tourists. In order to get the best rates it’s usually recommended to make prior inquiries through online service providers. Not only does booking online guarantee you the best rate but at the same time it’s more convenient since you are able to do it from the comfort of your home.

Alicante Airport Train

There is currently no train service operating from the airport. For one to be able to access train services from the vicinity of the airport one has to use taxi services from the here to the Alicante central station.

Alicante Airport Buses

If you are a first-time visitor at Alicante Airport you might find it quite difficult to figure out how to board a bus to Benidorm, Calpe, Elche, Murcia, Alicante and/or other cities within Costa Blanca. This is because the bus stop area around the airport tends to be quite confusing.

Bus stop No.30 is the best place to board since it accommodates all the bus lines offering regular services to the various cities around the Costa Blanca.

Alicante Airport Taxi

It is very convenient to use taxi services from the airport to your hotel or apartment since the taxi ranks are conveniently located just near the airport terminals.

Charges from the airport to Alicante will cost approximately €12 or more, depending on the distance traveled. The prices also vary depending on the season; during holiday seasons they tend to go higher.