Flights to Alicante Airport (ALC)

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Cheap Flights to Alicante–Elche Airport 

If you’re dreaming of a Spanish getaway that combines beautiful beaches with a sense of history, discover what Alicante on the Costa Blanca has to offer. Cheap flights to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) land just 7 miles outside the city’s center.

Facilities at Alicante–Elche Airport

A number of low-cost airlines offer flights to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC), including Ryanair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, EasyJet and Wizz Air. The airport is also served by mainline carriers like British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM and Iberia.

Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) has three terminals, and traveler amenities include an assortment of restaurants, bars and cafes, several of which are open round-the-clock. This air passenger facility has free Wi-Fi as well as cellphone charging stations at various points throughout the terminal. You’ll also find ATMs, a currency exchange kiosk, a pharmacy, a photo booth and three duty-free shops.

Several public buses that travel into Alicante stop outside the terminals. Other buses are available that will transport passengers to the nearby towns of Elche, Benidorm and Calpe. The taxi stand is right outside the Arrivals gate, and a taxi trip into Alicante will set you back approximately $28. Cars are available to rent at a desk located inside the terminal.

Things to Do Near Alicante–Elche Airport

Most visitors catch cheap flights to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to take advantage of the Costa Blanca’s fabled beaches. Playa del Postiguet runs right along the city’s hotel promenade; its golden sands are often bustling with activity, especially at the height of summer. Playa de la Albufereta is a smaller, more secluded beach to the north of Alicante. If you’re looking for a beach that offers sunbathing, water sports rental facilities and a weekly market where local fishermen display their catch, make the 8-mile trip north to the playa at El Campello.

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Alicante to learn more about Alicante’s evolution from Roman settlement to ultra-modern resort town. The Alicante Museum of Modern Art charges no admission and displays paintings by Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Julio González, Juan Gris and Joan Miró.

On top of Mount Benacantil, the peak that overlooks Alicante, stands the Castle of Santa Barbara. It doesn't cost anything to enter the castle, but visitors who don't want to trek up the mountain can pay a small fee to take a lift to the top. There, you can also find refreshments available for purchase.

Travel Tips for Alicante–Elche Airport

Alicante’s signature celebrations are the yearly Moros y Cristianos festivals, which reenact the medieval battles between Christians and Muslims that resulted in driving the Muslims out of Spain. Time your flights to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) for the third week in April if you want to attend one of these unique fiestas.

During your travels, try some of the regional dishes available in Alicante. Local cuisine selections often include rice and fish, and you can get a meal for two for approximately $30.