VIP Lounge

Mini sausages at 07:00, C45–C46 downstairs: that’s this lounge.

The VIP Lounge at Alicante (AENA’s Sala Ifach/Costa Blanca) sits airside in NAT, on the lower floor opposite gates C45–C46. It runs roughly 05:00–23:00, covering the early UK departures and late-night flights. Access works via airline business-class invites, Priority Pass–style schemes, and paid entry at the door, so expect a mixed crowd of package-holiday and status passengers.

To find it, walk toward gates C45/46, then take the escalator down to the lower level where the “Sala VIP Costa Blanca” signage appears. Tripadvisor reviews call the signposting confusing, so ignore smaller arrows earlier in the concourse and just head for those specific gates first. Once inside, the space feels more like an oversized waiting room than a flagship lounge, but it’s usually described as spacious and clean.

Food is basic but predictable. At breakfast, FlyerTalk users report mini frankfurter sausages, baked beans, scrambled egg and pastries. Later in the day you get simple sandwiches, salads, crisps and biscuits. Cold cuts, bread and cheese are often singled out as “lovely”, while several Tripadvisor reviews call the hot food poor and limited. Treat this as a snack stop, not a full meal replacement.

Drinks are self-service, with multiple reviewers noting help-yourself alcohol alongside soft drinks, coffee and tea. Fridges with beer and wine tend to be restocked regularly, and spirits usually sit on the counter. If you want something special like a flat white, grab it from a landside café before coming down; once you’re here, it’s basic machine coffee and bottled options only.

Facilities stay minimal. A YouTube reviewer confirms there are no showers, so freshen up at your hotel or in the main terminal bathrooms before security. Wi‑Fi exists but wasn’t stress-tested in that review, so don’t bank on flawless video calls. Power outlets are scattered rather than at every seat, so charge up in the terminal if your battery sits under 30%.

Regulars use this place as quiet seating with snacks more than anything. A FlyerTalk poster notes it’s “rarely very busy”, especially outside peak UK holiday waves. People time their visits around meal periods — early breakfast around 07:00–09:00 or midday — when hot trays are most likely to be topped up.

Practical tip: If your ALC dwell time is under 60–75 minutes, grab a quick landside coffee, then head straight to gate C45/46 and drop in here only if the terminal seats look packed.