# ALC — Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport > Machine-readable reference for ALC. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/alc HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/alc Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/alc.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ALC.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-11T12:11:30.668+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport - IATA: ALC - ICAO: LEAL - City: Alicante - Country: ES (ES) - Timezone: Europe/Madrid - Distance from city: 9 km (5.6 mi) southwest of Alicante - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 15.7M - Official website: https://www.aena.es/en/alicante-elche-miguel-hernandez.html ## Overview Welcome Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) is a key entry point for sun-seekers heading to Spain's Costa Blanca. Although the airport initially grew with multiple terminals, today all passenger operations are centralized in the modern Nueva Área Terminal (NAT), making navigation straightforward for the 15.7 million passengers it serves annually. The old terminals are still there, casting an eerie presence and sometimes confusing first-time visitors. At a glance Sitting 9 km southwest of Alicante, ALC is not just for those visiting Alicante but also caters to travelers bound for Valencia, Murcia, and the wider Costa Blanca. It's primarily serviced by budget carriers like Vueling, Ryanair, and easyJet, reflecting its focus on leisure travel. The airport has one runway, making efficient arrivals and departures crucial, especially during peak holiday seasons. Terminals & layout All operations are housed in the NAT terminal, which is "six times larger than the combined size of the original Terminals 1 and 2." This single-terminal setup minimizes confusion and cuts down transitioning times between check-in, security, shopping, and boarding. The NAT's design caters heavily to r… ## Terminals (1) - **Nueva Área Terminal** — airlines: Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, TUI fly Belgium, British Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/terminals/nat ## Dining (18) - **Alicante Duty Free** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/alicante-duty-free - **ANTICA GELATERIA - UPPER CRUST** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/antica-gelateria-upper-crust - **Budweiser** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/budweiser - **Burger King** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/burger-king - **Costa Coffee** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/costa-coffee - **Deli&Cia** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/deli-cia - **Enrique Tomás Experience** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/enrique-tomas-experience - **Food Market** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/food-market - **Foodies'** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/foodies - **La Tagliatella** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/la-tagliatella - **La Vita** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/la-vita - **Lavazza** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/lavazza - **Pret a Manger** — $$ · 04:00-01:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/pret-a-manger - **Santa Gloria** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/santa-gloria - **Starbucks** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/starbucks - **Subway** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/subway - **Tim Hortons** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/tim-hortons - **Upper Crust-Citees-Haribo** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/restaurants/upper-crust-citees-haribo ## Lounges (2) - **Aena VIP Lounge** — access: NAT, paid access · 05:00-23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/lounges/aena-vip-lounge - **VIP Lounge** — access: NAT, paid access and business class · 05:00-23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/lounges/vip-lounge ## Shops (15) - **Alicante Duty Free** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/alicante-duty-free - **Candy Airways VR** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/candy-airways-vr - **Castell de Santa Bàrbara** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/castell-de-santa-barbara - **Desigual** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/desigual - **Express Duty Free** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/express-duty-free - **La casa de las carcasas** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/la-casa-de-las-carcasas - **Lolly** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/lolly - **LOVE ME** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/love-me - **MMM** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/mmm - **Natura** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/natura - **Parfois** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/parfois - **Rituals** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/rituals - **Sunglass Hut** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/sunglass-hut - **Victoria's Secret** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/victoria-s-secret - **WHSmith** — NAT URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/shops/whsmith ## Parking (2) - **Aena Parking** — NAT · /8d $94/day, sub-$2/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/parking/aena-parking - **P1 Car Park** — NAT · /8d $94/day, $1.55/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/parking/p1-car-park ## Ground transport (4) - **A7 motorway access** — Road · ALC–Benidorm via motorway reported as ~40 min in normal traffic (user reports) · AP‑7 section between Alicante and Benidorm reported as toll‑free by recent drivers (no toll cost) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/transport/a7-motorway-access - **Bus** — Road · Roughly 25–30 min airport to central Alicante via C‑6 (reported by multiple visitors) · Reported around €3–4 one‑way on the C‑6 into Alicante (forum user reports) · About every 20 min daytime; closer to every 30 min late at night (reported by travellers) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/transport/bus - **Private car** — Road · Off‑airport shuttle to some rental depots reported as ~20–30 min in busy periods (user reports) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/transport/private-car - **Taxi** — Road · Alicante city: ~15–25 min depending on traffic; Benidorm: ~40–50 min · Alicante city: ~€18–23; Benidorm: ~€70–80 (metered, reported ranges) · On demand from rank during airport operating hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alc/transport/taxi ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Head to the food court early for the best selection from coffee shops to tapas. - _Time_: Use the express duty-free post-security if you're in a rush, as it offers a faster shopping experience. - _Quiet_: La Tagliatella offers a more peaceful environment away from the hustle of quick-service outlets. - _Money_: Opt for the Aena's free WiFi for short-term internet needs rather than using mobile data. - _Local_: Enrique Tomás Experience is a must-visit for a taste of Spain's famous jamón within the airport. - _Avoid_: Avoid confusion by remembering NAT is the only operational terminal, despite seeing multiple terminal structures. - _Time_: The airport's layout focuses on commercial areas; plan for some extra time post-security to explore. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ALC.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/alc/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/alc/departures — HTML page with live departures