Castillo de Santa Bárbara
Fortress on top of Mount Benacantil, with views over the city and the port. A lift goes up to it.
Airport · Alicante, Spain
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández ALC
10 km from central Alicante. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 10 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- ALC · LEAL
About the airport
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández is the gateway to the Costa Blanca and one of Spain’s busiest airports. It lies about 10 km south-west of Alicante, within the municipality of Elche.
Terminals
All flights use a single terminal, opened in 2011, with a large undulating roof. Many passengers come from the UK and northern Europe, so in high season allow extra time for security.
Services
The terminal has restaurants, shops, free wifi, a lounge, currency exchange and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
C6 Alicante-Aeropuerto
Daily bus to central Alicante, stopping at the train station. At Luceros it connects with the TRAM along the Costa Blanca.
Autobuses a Elche
Lines R10 and R11 link the airport with Elche and Torrellano; the R10 continues to Los Arenales del Sol.
Taxi
Rank on the arrivals road. Fares from the airport include a €4.25 supplement.
Taxis and transfers to Alicante
Fixed price and a driver waiting for you in arrivals, no taxi rank queues.
Airport map
Terminal
Single terminal, opened in 2011. Handles all flights, with many links to the UK and the rest of Europe.
Car rental at the airport
Airport parking
Book your space before you arrive: it is usually much cheaper than paying at the barrier.
Where to stay in Alicante
Alicante
Things to do in Alicante
Alicante is the gateway to the Costa Blanca, with beaches right in the centre, a palm-lined seafront and a castle on Mount Benacantil.
Explanada de España
Palm-lined promenade with a wavy mosaic pavement, next to the marina.
Playa del Postiguet
The city-centre beach, at the foot of the castle and a few steps from the old town.
Basílica de Santa María
The city's oldest church, Gothic with a Baroque doorway, in the old quarter.
Isla de Tabarca
Small walled island and marine reserve, reached by boat from the port.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Alicante?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport is about 10 km from central Alicante.
How do I get from the airport to central Alicante?
From Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport you can take C6 Alicante-Aeropuerto (bus), Autobuses a Elche (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport have?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Alicante?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Terminal entrance with its undulating roof: FoxR, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Glass façade of the departures area: CybJubal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Inside the terminal, with its vaulted wooden ceiling: FoxR, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal and apron with mountains in the background: Werner Wilmes, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castillo de Santa Bárbara: Artistosteles, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Explanada de España: YaGeek, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Playa del Postiguet: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Basílica de Santa María: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Isla de Tabarca: Jose A., CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons