Spain's third largest airport is located just 3 km from the Mediterranean Sea. In the municipality of the small town of Elche. To get from the airport terminal to the central part of the city of Alicante you need to cover a distance of 10 km. The Alicante Sky Pier is a beautiful, massive three-story building that serves over 10 million passengers a year. Mainly receives up to 80% of international flights. The airport ranks sixth in Spain in terms of passenger turnover per year.
Alicante air port is located at:
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E-03195 L’Altet,
Alicante, Spain
Online arrival and departure board
How to get to/from the airport
Getting to the city center of Alicante or other resorts located nearby is not difficult. The most economical option is to travel by bus. You can get to the airport by city routes C6, 1A, 1B.
From 6:00 until midnight it runs from the airport terminal bus S-6. It passes the bus station, makes several stops in the city and ends at the Plaza del Mar stop, in central Alicante, just a few minutes' walk from the sea. Travel time will take 25-30 minutes. Buses run every 20 minutes. You must pay the fare to the driver upon boarding. The cost of one journey is 3.85 euros.
Bus route C-6 is the link between the airport and the metro (TRAM) of Alicante. There is no direct train stop at the airport. It is planned to be built in the near future. Changing trains in the city center can take you to remote corners of the province. traffic Tren-Tram Alicante.
You can get to Elche from the airport by route A-1, along the way he makes a stop in Torellano. Ticket price – 1.5 euros. Buses run along the route once every two hours. They start work at 7:00 and finish at 22:00.
Still running in Elche bus V-1, you can also take it to Playa el Altet And Arenales del Sol. The fare is 1.5 euros. The first bus leaves in the morning at 7:00, and the last on weekdays at 23:00, on weekends and holidays at 19:00.
The public transport stop is located right at the entrance to the airport building, on the second level of the terminal.
It is noteworthy that all buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi and all amenities for the passage of people with disabilities.
To save time and get to your destination quickly and with increased comfort, you can always use a taxi. The Alicante airport is served by the “Radio Taxi Elche” service; you can also find a driver yourself. Taxis are waiting for clients at almost every turn. Prices for services are strictly fixed. On weekdays the price per kilometer is 0.89 euros; on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays the rate rises to 1.89. When boarding or disembarking, a surcharge of 3.80 euros will be charged at the airport. The average price of a trip to the city center of Alicante is 19-25 euros. Travel time does not exceed 15 minutes.
A transfer service is available. You can order a taxi right before your flight to Alicante, and pay the fare in full. The driver will meet you with a sign and take you to the specified place.
Rent a car at the airport
You can rent a car right at the Alicante airport building. There are representative offices of both local and international companies. Prices for such services are much cheaper than in other European countries. The cost depends on the class of the chosen car and the number of rental days: the longer the rental period, the cheaper the rental day. You can book a car in advance, even before arriving in the country. By the way, if you rent a car in advance, you can find very tasty offers.
The price does not always include unlimited mileage. Therefore, you should read the contract in advance and pay attention to the details. So that unexpected inconveniences do not interfere with a comfortable holiday in Spain.
Alicante Airport Terminals: Airport Terminal Maps
At the moment, Alicante Airport has one functioning terminal. The other two are still closed. But to increase passenger traffic, they are planning to reconstruct and reopen them soon.
The terminal is called NAT for short. It was built in 2011 and is many times larger than the two old modules. The new terminal has 98 check-in counters and 16 luggage compartments. For a more detailed study of the passenger terminal of Alicante International Airport, we recommend visiting the official website of the air harbor and familiarizing yourself with the interactive map.
Additional services
The Alicante airport building is designed quite simply, it’s easy to figure it out the first time and find everything you need. After passing through the security control zone, you can immediately enter the premises where the bulk of the shops, bars, cafeterias and restaurants are located. There is also a Duty Free shop, which offers a wide selection of wines, chocolate, local jams and all kinds of delicacies.
There are ATMs and currency exchange offices on the territory, and several bank branches operate. A comfortable waiting room is provided for passengers. If necessary, you can use the conference room. There is free Wi-Fi access. On the ground floor you can leave your luggage in the storage room. The service will cost 4 euros per day.
There are several hotels within walking distance from the building, both budget three-star ones and more expensive ones with all amenities. More accurate information about prices and how to get to the hotel of interest can always be found at the information desk.
Parking lots are located nearby near the entrance to the skyport building. They are designed for more than 2000 parking spaces. You can leave the car for free only for 15 minutes, then you will pay according to the tariff. The cost of a parking space per day is 15-20 euros, there is also an hourly rate.
Tax Free
If the purchase amount exceeds 90.15 euros, you can apply for Tax Free. Tax refund can be more than 15%. To do this, should I stamp a check at the VAT Rufund office on the ground floor? which is located on the ground floor of the passenger terminal. Next you need to go to the second floor to the Global Exchange counter. Opening hours: daily from 7:00 to 00:00.
Official site
All the necessary information is also available on the official website of the Aena corporation, in the section dedicated to the Alicante airport. The site operates in three languages: English, Spanish, Valencian. The English version of the Alicante Airport website is available at the following link:
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Alicante Airport is located 10 kilometers from the city of the same name. It is a dynamically developing airport, receiving many domestic and international flights.
Alicante El Altet Airport IATA code: ALC.
Official site Alicante Airport is available in Spanish, English and Valencian.
Autonomous Community – Valencia, coast - Costa Blanca.
Map of Alicante Airport (El Altet)
The interactive map of Alicante Airport allows you to select the necessary objects, for example, a terminal, parking, or a bus stop. Also on the map of Alicante Airport you can see where the taxi rank and runway are located.
Click Terminal to the left of the Alicante Airport map, select a floor and see where the seats you need are located. For example, the diagram of Alicante Airport shows currency exchange offices, departure and arrival halls, and a transit area. The diagram also contains information about cafes and restaurants, waiting rooms and shops.
How to get to Alicante airport
You can get to Alicante Airport by taxi, bus and train.
You can study the transport system of Alicante in detail on a special page.
- Route L1 – Luceros – Benidorm. It goes from the center of Alicante to Benidorm (zone D), right along the coast. The entire trip takes 1 hour 10 minutes, a ticket for one zone costs 1.25, round trip - 2.15 euros, 2 zones - 2.35 (4.4), 3 zones - 3.5 (5.95), 4 zones – 4.6 (7.85), 5 zones – 5.7 (9.7), 6 zones – 6.75 (11.5 euros round trip). This line operates from 5.5 to 23.00.
- Train route L3 – Luceros – El Campello. The entire trip is 25 minutes, along the Costa Blanca, tariffs and opening hours are the same.
- L4 goes from Luceros to Plaza de La Coru?a. The trip takes 25 minutes, prices are the same, open from 6 am to 11 pm.
You can also get from Alicante airport to the city center by bus:
- Route C6 – Alicante – Airport. The bus runs from the airport to the center of Alicante every 20 minutes, stopping at the train station and other important points in the city. You can change to the metro (tram) at the Alfonso X El Sabio and Plaza de los Luceros stops. A ticket from the airport to the center of Alicante costs 2.7 euros, 10 trips - 11.5 euros. The bus to the airport from the center of Alicante runs from 5.30 to 24.00.
- Route 1A allows you to travel from Elche to Alicante Airport. It goes to the center of Elche, stopping at Torrellano, the industrial park and other places. A ticket from Alicante Airport to Elche costs 1.45 euros, twenty trips – 24 euros, you can buy it on the bus. Opening hours: from 7.10 to 22.10, every hour on weekdays. On weekends, you can get from Alicante Airport to Elche from 7.10 to 21.10 every two hours.
- Route 1B – Elche – Alicante Airport – Arenales del Sol. It also passes through Playa el Altet. A ticket costs 1.45 euros, 20 trips – 24 euros. You can get from Alicante airport to Arenales del Sol and Elche from 6.55 to 10.55 every hour, from 10.55 to 16.55 every two hours, from 16.55 to 22.55 every hour on weekdays. On weekends and holidays - from 6.55 to 18.55 - every 4 hours.
In addition, intercity buses stop at Alicante Airport.
- Alicante Airport - Benidorm. The bus allows you to travel from Alicante airport to Benidorm (bus station) without stopping. A trip from Alicante airport to Benidorm costs 8.3 euros, a round trip costs 16.6 euros. You can buy a ticket on the bus. The operating hours of the route Benidorm - Alicante Airport are from 8.00 to 17.00 (every hour), from 17.00 to 23.00 (every two hours). Travel time from Alicante airport to Benidorm is about 45 minutes.
- Alicante Airport – Murcia. The bus allows you to travel directly from Alicante Airport to Murcia in just 55 minutes. A trip from Murcia to Alicante airport (or back) costs 4.79 euros, round trip – 8.62 euros. You can buy a ticket on the bus. On weekdays, you can get from Alicante airport to Murcia at 7.15, 9:15, 11:15, 13:15, 17:15, 18:15, 19:15 and 20:15, and less frequently on weekends. For an exact schedule, please refer to the forum.
- Alicante Airport - Santa Pola. You can get from Alicante Airport to Santa Pola in half an hour, with bus stops in Playa de El Altet, Arenales del Sol and Gran Alacant. A ticket from Alicante airport to Sanat Pola costs 2.2 euros, on weekends – 2.35 euros. 10 trips – 20 euros. You can buy a ticket on the bus. You can get from Alicante airport to Santa Pola at 6.30, 12.30, 13.30, 18.00 and 20.00.
- You can get from Alicante Airport to Torrevieja in 40 minutes. The Alicante Airport – Torrevieja bus goes non-stop. You can buy tickets from the driver. One trip costs 6.79 euros; you can get from Alicante airport to Torrevieja from 10.00 to 20.00 every two hours.
If none of the routes suits you, then, apparently, you need an option with a transfer (contact the forum, I’ll tell you everything) or a taxi from Alicante airport.
Taxis in Alicante have two tariffs. The first is valid on weekdays from 6.00 to 22.00 and on Saturdays from 6.00 to 15.00. On other days and holidays - the second tariff. If the trip starts or ends at the airport, 3.8 euros will be added to the cost. A kilometer at the first tariff costs 0.82 euros, at the second - 0.97. There is also a minimum fixed fare.
Below we provide a table of approximate prices for a taxi from Alicante airport (first and second tariffs):
- Alicante airport - city center by taxi costs 19 and 21 euros.
- From Alicante airport to Aleta – 74 and 83 euros.
- From Alicante airport to Benidorm by taxi – 67 and 74.
- Alicante Airport - Calpe - 85 and 95.
- Alicante Airport – Denia – 114 and 130 euros.
- From Alicante airport to Elche by taxi – 23 and 25.
- From Alicante airport to Santa Pola – 52 and 60 euros.
- To Torrevieja a taxi from the airport costs 52 and 60.
- In Villajoyosa – 57 and 66 euros.
The Spanish bus company Alsa offers a bus service from Alicante Airport to Benidorm. The bus stops in Benidorm at the bus station on Avenida Europa and runs 13 times a day in each direction.
Bus schedule Alicante Airport - Benidorm (departure time from the airport - arrival time in Benidorm):
8:00 - 8:45
9:00 - 9:50
10:00 - 10:50
11:00 - 11:50
12:00 - 12:50
13:00 - 13:50
14:00 - 14:45
15:00 - 15:50
16:00 - 16:50
17:00 - 17:45
19:00 - 19:50
21:00 - 21:50
23:00 - 23:50
Bus schedule Benidorm - Alicante airport:
7:00 - 7:50
8:00 - 9:00
9:00 - 9:55
10:00 - 11:00
11:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:55
13:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 15:00
15:00 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:55
18:00 - 19:00
20:00 - 20:55
22:00 - 23:00
A bus ticket from Alicante Airport to Benidorm costs around 8 euros, while a return ticket costs around 16 euros. You can buy a bus ticket from the driver.
This is a direct bus to Benidorm and departs ONLY from the bus stop on level 2 of the airport building.
Alicante International Airport ranks sixth in Spain, significantly inferior in terms of the number of passengers served to such giants as or. Most of the passenger traffic are tourists who have chosen the Costa Blanca for their holidays, so information on how to get from Alicante airport to the city and nearby resorts is primarily for them.
Alicante Airport in Spain (IATA code – ALK) is located 9 km from the city of Alicante in the municipality of Elche. The airport terminal was put into operation in the 60s of the last century, and in 2011, due to an increase in the flow of passengers, it was completely modernized. A new large terminal has opened with a capacity of up to 20 million passengers per year or 6 thousand people per hour.
Alicante airport was completely modernized in 2011
The terminal building consists of four levels, which house passenger check-in areas, arrival and departure halls, and luggage compartments. At the airport you can get banking services, issue a tax free refund, visit duty-free shops, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants, and, if necessary, use medical assistance.
Passengers with disabilities are provided with a special range of services. Wi-Fi is available at the airport: the first 30 minutes are free, then there is a fee.
The new large terminal is capable of handling up to 6 thousand people per hour
There are several parking lots near the terminal - express parking for those seeing off and long-term parking for those who want to leave the car at the airport until their return.
Hotels nearby
Hotels near the airport are convenient not only for those whose plane leaves early in the morning or late in the evening, but also for ordinary vacationers, because Alicante is an excellent resort with the sea and beaches.
The closest hotel to the airport is the Areca Hotel, located just 2 km from the terminal. If you just need to spend the night before your flight near the airport, then a taxi from here will be the cheapest. During business hours, the hotel also offers its own transfer - at a price of 9 euros per room (2017). In addition to its proximity to the airport, the hotel can offer modern rooms, a Mediterranean restaurant, and a cafe-bar. There is also a sun terrace, a spa with swimming pool and free parking.
El Plantío Golf Resort - a truly luxurious hotel
A little further, 3 km from the terminal, the two-star Pensimar hotel is located - very convenient and comfortable. It offers cozy, beautifully decorated rooms, free Wi-Fi, economical prices and a nearby beach.
Another hotel near the airport is El Plantio. This is a truly luxurious hotel, with a golf course, a spacious terrace for those who want to sunbathe, a swimming pool, and a children's playground. There is a restaurant offering both a regular menu and a diet menu.
More details about these and other hotels near Alicante airport - their location, map, photos and guest reviews -.
Cheap flights to Alicante
Alicante Airport welcomes and dispatches more than 12 million passengers every year, serving flights from Ryanair, EasyJet and many other airlines. A free search engine that compares offers from hundreds of air carriers will help you quickly find the best deals on air tickets.
Airport map
The map of Alicante Airport will help you navigate the place and easily find the desired object:
The map of Alicante Airport will help you easily find the desired object
Alicante Airport on the map
Transport from the airport
Buses
There are good bus connections between Alicante airport and the city center, as well as nearby resort towns. The bus stop is located on the second level of the terminal.
The airport is connected to the city of Alicante by route C-6; the bus goes to the Melia Hotel, stopping along the way at the railway station and bus station. The first bus from the airport leaves at 6 am, the last at 11 pm, the interval between buses is 20 minutes. A comfortable bus, which, by the way, has Wi-Fi, takes 20-25 minutes. The ticket costs about 4 euros (2017) and can be purchased from the driver upon boarding.
The airport bus stop is on the second level of the terminal
Every hour, bus 1A leaves from the airport to the city of Elche, the fare costs 1.5 euros (2017). Bus 1B runs at the same interval from Elche to Los Arenales del Sol beach via the airport. The journey from Alicante Airport to the beach takes 15 minutes.
The bus to Benidorm runs every 1 hour during the day and 2 hours in the evening; a ticket costs about 10 euros (2017). Buses depart to Murcia and Torrevieja every 2 hours, the cost of a ticket to Murcia is about 5 euros, to Torrevieja - 7.5 euros (2017).
Taxi from Alicante airport
Unlike buses, which run only during the day, you can get from Alicante airport to the city or your hotel in the surrounding area by taxi at any time of the day. You can find a free car at the exit from the terminal or call in advance for the time of your arrival through a specialized website.
You can call a taxi in advance at the time of your arrival through a specialized website
The second option is often preferable, since in Spain there are still frequent cases of taxi drivers deceiving tourists. To the credit of the local authorities, they are waging a merciless fight against this phenomenon, but this does not make it any easier for passengers.
When ordering online, the full fare is calculated in advance and is known to the passenger long before the trip. Thus, any fraud with the tariff is excluded and, on the contrary, the driver himself is interested in getting you to the right place as quickly as possible.
This option is also great for travelers with children, as Spain has strict rules regarding the availability of car seats when transporting children. The driver has the right to refuse to transport such passengers, and finding a car equipped with child car seats at the airport itself will not be easy. When ordering online, the need for car seats can be indicated at the booking stage.
Finally, ordering a taxi in advance eliminates worries about possible cancellation or delay of the flight: the carrier company independently monitors the online board of Alicante Airport and sends the car exactly at the time of passengers’ arrival. If a traveler is delayed in the terminal, the car will wait for free.
Find out more about the service and view current tariffs. taxi from Alicante airport or you can order a car on this page.
Car rental at Alicante airport
In the Alicante airport building, as well as a couple of kilometers from it, there are offices of a number of companies offering car rentals, so you can arrange a rental directly upon arrival.
You can rent a car at the airport directly upon arrival.
The second option, which is more expedient from an economic point of view, is pre-booking using a price comparison service. And the earlier you book a car, the lower the rental cost: the difference can be up to 30-40%. This is due to the fact that most rental companies provide discounts when booking online in order to avoid competition on the spot - in the terminal itself.
In addition, during the season lasting from May to October, Alicante experiences a traditional surge in demand for car rentals. European travelers know this and prefer to book the most economical options, sometimes months before the actual travel date. Therefore, those booking on the spot are left to choose from what is left.
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The good thing about the price comparison service is that it stores current data on popular car rentals in its database, allowing you to find the best deal in a matter of minutes, book it without prepayment, and cancel in most cases without penalties. In addition, being a large supplier of clients for car rentals, the service can often offer even better booking conditions than the rental companies themselves.
You can find out more about the cost and current conditions for renting a car at Alicante airport on this page.
Video from the airport terminal
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A dozen years ago, a rare Russian tourist flew to the white sands of the Costa Blanca, and now this is one of the popular destinations - luxury beaches, warm sea, amusement parks, comfortable resorts, historical and architectural attractions of the province of Alicante.
To ensure that the beginning and end of your vacation is not marred by delays, frantic searches for transport stops, ticket offices, and the necessary check-in counters, we have made a short guide to Aeropuerto de Alicante. And independent travelers will benefit from up-to-date information on how to more conveniently get to the popular resorts of Benidorm, Torrevieja and Calpe.
The “air gate” of the Costa Blanca coast is Alicante Airport.
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Arrival airport - Alicante-Elche
One of the largest on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, the international Aeropuerto de Alicante-Elche, or El Altet (IATA code - ALC), is located in the southeastern province of Alicante, near the town of Elche and 9 km from the city of Alicante.
It opened in 1967 - the first 40 passengers landed here on the Convair Metropolitan screw liner in early May. 2 years later, she established regular connections with Madrid and Barcelona.
The direction turned out to be promising, passenger traffic grew rapidly - El Altet expanded several times. In 2011, the third terminal (NAT) with an area of 333.5 thousand m2 was built. It now serves all international and domestic flights and receives more than 10 million passengers a year. To the only 3 km long runway every 7-10 minutes. planes land.
The airport receives and dispatches planes around the clock.
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Anna Vorobyova:
“The large, bright airport terminal with lacy metal structures is easy to navigate, but there are few places to charge mobile phones. The check-in counters for Russian flights are at the very end, there is an employee who speaks Russian. In front of the security check area there is a very nice restaurant, we drank “farewell” coffee there.”
The airport terminal is large and bright. It's easy to navigate.
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Flight geography
From El Altet there are flights to Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza and Mallorca, but 80% of flights are international. Direct communication has been established with dozens of cities- Belfast and Dublin, Berlin, Bucharest, Paris, Frankfurt and Munich, Zurich and Geneva, London, Moscow.
Regular flights and charters to Alicante are on the schedule of almost all major European airlines - Iberia and Spanair, Air France, Air Berlin, British Airways, KLM, Swiss, Brussels Airline, SAS, Norwegian, Wizzair. Russian VIM-avia, S7, Orenair also fly here. Since June 2016 Aeroflot operates 2 direct flights daily.
Aeroflot airlines fly direct from Russia to Alicante twice a day.
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And for low-cost carriers - Ryanair (Ireland), Air Nostrum and Vueling Airlines (Spain), Norwegian Air Shuttle (Norway), Jet2.com (UK) - Alicante Airport is one of the key hubs.
From Russia to Costa Bravo
From Moscow to El Altet you can fly direct flights of Aeroflot, Iberia, S7 Airlines and flights of other companies with intermediate stops in Oslo, Madrid, Barcelona, Stockholm, Helsinki, Amsterdam, and other European cities. The duration of non-stop flights is 5 hours 5 minutes. - 5 hours 20 minutes, return - 4 hours 50 minutes. On “transfer” it will take 2-16 hours more.
Residents of St. Petersburg, Orenburg, Krasnodar and other Russian cities will have to travel with a transfer - planes of carriers S7 Airlines, Air Berlin, Vueling, SAS fly through Moscow, Barcelona, Madrid, Munich.
During the holiday season, charter flights are added on Saturdays and Sundays.
You can fly from Russia to Alicante and back with a transfer. For example, by planes of S7 Airlines.
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Igor Afanasyev, St. Petersburg:
“In September we vacationed in Benidorm. I found a very cheap flight to Alicante with the low-cost airline Ryanair, departing from Tampere in Finland - 200 euros round trip for two. We have Finnish visas, we went to Tampere by car. Renaire sells tickets without seats - who will take what upon boarding; for 10 euros you can buy priority entrance - Priority. There were 50 percent Petersburgers on the plane, the rest were Finns and Spaniards. Noisy, but cheap."
Infrastructure
The spacious terminal has everything a modern international airport should have. The building has 4 levels, you can move between them by elevators and escalators.
Layout of the main airport services:
- on the ground floor there is an arrival area, passport control, offices of airlines, car rental companies, tour operator counters, currency exchange offices, a first-aid post, storage lockers;
- the first floor is an intermediate corridor-tunnel - it leads to parking lots for 2000 spaces;
- on the second level - 2 sectors of the departure area (boarding for flights to Russia - from sector B), 140 check-in counters, electronic check-in machines, 40 boarding gates, waiting rooms, VIP area, ATMs, children's play area (between gates B30 and B31);
- on the underground level there are parking lots for tour operator buses.
Help desks are available in the departure and check-in areas, Wi-Fi access (30 min. - free), and vending machines throughout the territory.
Get to know the airport terminal infrastructure:
Road to the sea
There are excellent transport links between Alicante airport and the coastal resorts.
By taxi - convenient, but a little expensive
If finances allow - taxi is a great option- you won’t need to walk with your suitcases from the bus stop to the hotel or worry about traffic rules or deal with the navigator in a rented car.
The airport is served by Radio Taxi Elche. The parking lot is white with the Elche coat of arms on the doors - immediately at the exit from the ground level of the airport terminal. Average prices:
- to the city center of Alicante - 19-20 euros;
- to Benidorm (57 km north of the airport) - 70-80 euros;
- to Torrevieja (distance - 51.3 km) - 60-65 euros;
- in Calpe (75 km north of the airport) - 85-95 euros.
You can easily find the taxi rank by looking at the signs and signs at the exit from the terminal.
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If several flights arrive at once, you may have to wait in line. At night, on Sundays and holidays, rates increase by 10-30%.
By car
Public transport in Corsta Bravo is not cheap. If you decide to rent a car, it’s more profitable to do it immediately after arrival- at the zero level of the terminal there are offices of a dozen rental companies - Hertz, Europcar, AVIS, Centauro, Enterprise Atesa, Goldcar Renta, Six.
To rent a car, you will have to stand in line.
Rental cars are open from 7 to 23-24 hours, and Six is open until 0:30. You can also get a car outside of working hours, but you will have to pay an additional 50 euros.
The journey by car to the city center along the A-7 or N-332 highways takes 15-20 minutes. And from Alicante you can get anywhere - to coastal resorts, Valencia, Murcia, Madrid.
“There is an excellent free road from Alicante to Torrevieja. We arrived in less than an hour, even without a map it’s difficult to get lost - there are detailed signs everywhere, and you need to move without turning anywhere.”
Driving from Alicante to Torrevieja:
By bus
And those who want to take a break from driving on vacation can comfortably travel by bus.
Exit to the stops is from level 2 from the departure area to the right, following the signs. Tickets can be purchased from the driver, at the box office and on the websites of transport companies.
To Alicante city center on route C6 every 20 minutes. There are shuttle buses (carrier Subus). The ticket costs 3.85 euros, travel time is 25-30 minutes. The first flight departs at 6:00, the last at 22:20. You can get there in the opposite direction from 6:40 to 23 hours.
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To Torrevieja bus station in 40-50 minutes. can be reached by Costa Azul express trains. They depart from 8:00 to 22:00 every 2 hours (ticket - 7 euros).
To Benidorm The first flight is at 6:15, from 8 to 23 hours buses go every hour. The duration of the route is 40 minutes, the fare is 9.45 euros.
Road to the resort of Calpe takes 1 hour 30 minutes, there are 5 daily flights there - exactly at 8, 9, 11, 14, 15 and 17 o'clock.
Transfer
The most convenient way is to order a transfer in advance. This option is available 24 hours a day. He will cost more than a bus - about the same as a taxi ride, but there will be no problems with oversized luggage, additional payment in case of flight delay, misunderstandings with the driver - all trip details are noted online when ordering. You can immediately order a return transfer.
There are many companies that offer such services, but the most famous is perhaps KiwiTaxi.
Approximate prices:
- to Alicante - 30 euros for 4 people. and 40 euros for 5-8 people;
- to Benidorm - 60-70 euros;
- to Torrevieja - 55-65 to La Mata and 70-90 to Punta Prima ;
- to Calpe - 85-95 euros.
Sometimes You can also use a group transfer. They are usually organized based on advance requests upon arrival of low-cost airline flights.
When ordering a transfer, be sure to indicate the number of people and luggage, as well as the desired model and type of transport.
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Sergey Vasiliev:
“We ordered a group bus transfer from the airport on the Ryanair website. Round trip for two to the hotel - only 20 euros. The meeting point at the airport is at the Abas Costa Blanca counter on the second level. We waited about 40 minutes for passengers from another flight, and then headed to Benidorm.
We flew back at 6:50. In 2 days they sent an email indicating the time. The bus arrived exactly on time.”
Shopping in El Altet
More than 20 Duty Free shops at the airport occupy an area of 8 thousand m2.
Boutiques of the brands Armani, Hugo Boss, Desigual, Fashion Place, Max Mara, Polo Jeans, Las Lilas offer the latest collections of clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. Parfois, Swarovski, Aldeasa stores have a good selection of leather goods, jewelry and designer costume jewelry, perfumes and cosmetics from all well-known companies. The shop “Charm of Alicante” sells Spanish handicrafts, ceramics, and souvenirs.
But the most popular sections are those with Spanish delicacies and regional products - olive oil and vinegar from Torrevieja, Valencian wines, cheeses and sweets.
Most stores are open from 7 to 23 hours, and departments with perfumes and drinks - from 4 to 24 hours.
Duty free stores are easy to find - their Duty Free sign can be seen from afar.
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No one will go hungry
At the airport you can grab a bite to eat on the run and have a solid meal - there are catering establishments to suit all tastes:
- for those with a sweet tooth and coffee lovers - Valor confectionery, Costa Coffee and Cafe de Roma, Farggi ice cream parlour;
- for gourmets - 4 restaurants of Spanish cuisine La Pausa, Saboramar and Airfoods restaurants with Mediterranean, Chinese, Turkish, vegetarian cuisine;
- fast food - cafe Burger King, Starbucks, Subway, Rodilla;
- for beer lovers - 24-hour Carling Pub.
Before boarding your flight, you can drink a cup of coffee:
Good flying weather, good rest, wonderful impressions!
Lyubov Gladkova
Alicante is an air hub located approximately 10 km from the city of the same name in Spain. This airport is the 3rd largest airport in the country. It also ranks 6th in terms of passenger turnover. There are many passengers here any day of the week, at any time of the day. Airplane departures and landings take place every 5 minutes. Many who are planning a trip to Spain with an arrival at this airport are wondering: how to get from Alicante Airport to Alicante? There are several ways to do this.
Resort town of Alicante
Since this airport terminal is a three-story building, you should know that there is an exit not only on the 1st floor. In particular, if you need to go to a bus stop, get off on the third floor. The stop is located next to the exit from the airport building. You can get to the central part of the city by purchasing a ticket for bus No. C-6. This bus from Alicante Airport to Alicante runs every day. Departs from the airport every 20-25 minutes. The final stop is Plaza puerta del mar. The bus takes passengers directly to the city center, to the area between the city beach and the seaport. It runs on a schedule from 06:40 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. From the center the last bus leaves at 22:20. This should be taken into account if you are returning home from Spain on an overnight flight and want to get to the airport by public transport. The first bus from the center leaves at 06:00 in the morning. There is no need to purchase a ticket in advance. It can be purchased from the driver upon entering the bus. The fare costs 3.85 euros. The journey will take 30-40 minutes.
You can also travel from the airport to another city. Buses run here in different directions. You can take the bus to Murcia. It runs from 09:00 am to 22:00. The bus to Elche (labeled Elx or Elche) runs from 07:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. It departs from the airport every 60 minutes, and from Elche to the airport every two hours. Buses also depart from the airport to Torrevieja and Arenales del sol.
By taxi
How to get from Alicante airport to the city at night? Buses only run until evening. If you arrive or depart on a night flight, the best solution is to order a taxi. This can be done by phone. In this case, it is better to order a car in advance on the website of the relevant service. With this order, you will be met at the airport by a driver who will have a sign with your name in his hands. On the nearby streets near the air complex you can find a free car with a driver at any time of the day. Therefore, there should be no problems finding a car that will take you to the city. If you don't have enough free time to explore the city's sights, you can see the city while traveling by taxi. A driver with extensive experience in this city will show you the most popular tourist spots, the best attractions and tell you a lot of interesting things about the city. If you do not have time for a full excursion, then a taxi driver can serve as a tour guide. Travel to the city will cost approximately 30 euros, depending on the specific address.
On foot
To get to the hotel, it is not necessary to use transport. You can reach the city on foot. This option is especially relevant for those who have a minimum of luggage with them and arrive at the airport early in the morning, when buses are not yet running. In this case, there are two options - pay 30 euros for a taxi or save this money and get to the desired point on foot. The walk will take a little over 2 hours. It is worth considering that there are areas along the way that are completely devoid of lighting. Therefore, it is not recommended to walk at night, as you can easily get lost here.
Alicante airport
History of the airport
This airport has an official name - El Altet. It was built and opened in 1967. This air complex was built to replace the old air gates, which had been used to service flights since 1936. The airport terminal is located in the area of the same name (hence the name). In the early 70s, passenger traffic increased sharply here. The number of passengers served per year reached 1 million. This increase in passenger turnover led to the need to build another terminal. The territory of the airport was increased, and the airport was expanded to 3 km. More than 20 years later, the air terminal was again reconstructed. A new building was built here to provide office space for air carriers. Also in the new building there is a Flight Control Center and a Business Center for various companies, in particular those serving the airport.
Another terminal was built and opened 6 years ago. Its size and arrangement make it possible to serve 20 million people annually. For the first few years, the hub of the air complex was the carrier Iberia. At the moment, the leading air carrier here is Ryanair.
What to visit in the city?
In Alicante, you don’t have to limit your vacation to the hotel grounds and the beach. The city has a huge number of interesting and beautiful places, as well as cultural attractions that every tourist should see. One of the most popular places for walking among both locals and tourists is Esplanade Boulevard. Palm trees, beautiful floor decoration, numerous restaurants and cafes, street musicians - all this makes the atmosphere in this area unique and unforgettable.
You can also set aside 1 evening for a walk along the embankment, which bears the same name as the city. The embankment is lined with 3D tiles: the floor looks like many volumetric cubes or three-dimensional pyramids. Take a walk along the pier that goes far out to sea. Such a walk will bring you peace, relaxation and positive emotions. On the embankment there are cafes and restaurants, spa salons. Local restaurants offer traditional Spanish seafood dishes.
Alicante airport inside
The seaport in the city is one of the main and central symbols of Alicante. This port is very large and beautiful. Here you can see various types of yachts, boats, small vessels, which look magnificent against the backdrop of water and blue sky.
For those interested in architectural monuments, it is worth visiting the Basilica of St. Mary. This church was built many centuries ago. It is the oldest in the city. Therefore, this building attracts the attention of many tourists and is one of the main attractions in the city. The basilica is located a 5-minute walk from Esplanade Boulevard.
The Santa Cruz district is the oldest district in the city, where you can see what Spain was like centuries ago. There are ancient staircases, narrow streets, and low houses, many of which were built 100 years ago or more. There are deserted streets here, where you rarely see a person. Therefore, this place is very contrasting compared to other busy areas of the city.
