Information and Travel Guide for Alicante Airport
Alicante Airport, Spain (ALC)

Located in Alicante, Spain, Alicante Airport is one of Spain's major international airports. Along with international flights, Alicante also has flights that service all destinations throughout the European Union. Alicante Airport is owned and operated by Anea Group, which provides Spain with top airport services and amenities for both airlines and passengers. Alicante Airport has a rather average size check in lobby with 98 desks, two of which are for special baggage checking. The airport also has six automatic checkin machines, and four security checkpoints at the entrances of the boarding area.

Airport History

The airport opened in 1967. It has been renovated over the years, with a larger runway being added in 1980. In 2011, the new terminal was made operational which now allows more than 20 million passengers to use the airport in a year. All the renovations have not been completed, and the airport should be fully functional in 2014.

Amenities and Services

The food court and dining area at Alicante Airport is great for those who enjoy both fast food or fine dining before takeoff. The airport has two Burger Kings on the second floor of Terminal 2, which is the departure area. One Burger King is located in the public zone of the departure terminal and the other is located in the passengers only section. Other restaurants located at the airport include Caffriccio, Carling Club, Starbucks Coffee, Il Cafe di Roma, and others, which are all located in the passengers only zone of the departure terminal. In the public zone of the terminal there are also some restaurants and other eateries which you can take advantage of. Some of these include Ars, Canas y Tapas, La Pausa, and Subway.

The primary airlines which serve Alicante Airport include Aeroflot, Aer Lingus, Air Algerie, Air Berlin, and more. Other smaller airlines include BMI Baby, Holidays Czech Airlines, Iberia Express, and others. Alicante is located to the southwest of Madrid, the capital of Spain and you can easily reach Madrid from Alicante by bus, and you can reach cities and towns throughout the surrounding Madrid region by rail or tramway. The airport's international code is ALC.

Parking & Transportation

There is space of over 4000 vehicles in the Alicante Airport parking area - which is built over 6 levels. It is easy to find parking, but there are no special areas for bikes so use the normal lots for parking these.

Airport Security

Like all major airports, there are several security checkpoints. Be ready to remove jewelry, shoes, and belts, as well as show electronics at the security checkpoints.

Surrounding Places to Stay

There are many nearby hotels that serve passengers in transit. It is best to book online ahead of time, especially in peak tourist season, to ensure you get a room.

Travel Tips

Always check your flights departure time before leaving for the airport. Keep an eye on your luggage as well as your wallet and beware of pick pockets.

Contact Information

Website: http://www.aena-aeropuertos.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-Alicante/en/  and www.aena.es
Email: alcinfo@aena.es and fmoral@aena.es
Phone: +34 91 321 10 00 or +34 902 404 704
Fax: 96 691 9354
Address: 03195 El Altet Alicante, Alicante, Spain
Number of Terminals: 1
Time Zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Location: The airport is located 11km (7 miles) south of Alicante
Airport code: ALC