Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC)

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (IATA code: ALC, ICAO code: LEAL), formerly known as El Altet Airport, is a civil airport located in the municipality of Elche, in Alicante province, Valencian Community, approximately 9 km southwest of Alicante city centre, in Spain. It is one of the main airports serving the Costa Blanca, with numerous domestic and international connections.

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Contact information

IATA ALC
ICAO LEAL
Address Carretera Torrellano-El Altet s/n, 03195 Elche, Alicante, Spain
Phone +34 913 211 000
Website aena.es

Flight departures and arrivals

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Transportation and getting around

The airport is approximately 9 km from Alicante, with road access via the N-338, connecting to the A-70 and other major roads. Taxis, urban and intercity buses, and car rental services provide connections to Alicante, Elche and destinations throughout the Costa Blanca.

The official taxi rank is located outside the terminal, next to the arrivals area on level 0.

The service is operated by licensed Elche taxis, identifiable by their green stripe and the municipal coat of arms. Taxis provide direct transfers to Alicante, Elche, Benidorm, Torrevieja and other Costa Blanca destinations.

Fares depend on your destination and time of travel. Aena lists an additional airport surcharge of €4.25.

🚖 Official taxi information and fares.

Bus stops are signposted outside the terminal, with services connecting the airport to Alicante, Elche and several coastal destinations.

  • Route C6: connects the airport with Alicante city centre, the railway station and TRAM interchange points. It runs daily, including overnight services, with frequencies varying by time of day.
  • Route R11: connection to Torrellano and Elche.
  • Route R10: connects Elche, the airport, El Altet and Arenales del Sol.
  • Intercity buses: services to Benidorm, Torrevieja, Santa Pola, Murcia and other destinations along the Costa Blanca.

For Alicante city centre, Route C6 is the main public transport option. For other destinations, check whether a direct bus is available or a transfer is required.

🚌 Bus routes, timetables and destinations.

Car rental desks are located on level 0, in the arrivals area.

Companies operating at the airport include Avis, Centauro, Europcar, Goldcar, Hertz, OK Mobility, Record Go and Sixt, among others.

Vehicle collection and return take place at locations designated by each company. Check your booking details for the exact pickup point, especially if your provider operates from an off-airport location.

🚗 Car rental companies and locations.

🚆 Rail connections

The airport does not have its own railway or TRAM station. To reach the rail network, take bus route C6 to Alicante, where you can connect with Renfe train services and the TRAM network at Luceros and Alfonso X el Sabio.

🚆 Train and TRAM connections from the airport.

🏢 Airport facilities

Location

  • Country Spain
  • Region Valencian Community
  • Subregion Province of Alicante
  • Locality Elche
  • Elevation 43 m (141 ft)
  • Coordinates 38.2822, -0.558156

✈ Airlines and destinations

Airline Destinations
Ryanair Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
Aeropuerto de Edimburgo (EDI)
Aeropuerto de Mánchester (MAN)
Aeropuerto de Baja Renania (NRN)
Aeropuerto de Birmingham (BHX)
Aeropuerto de Newcastle (NCL)
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easyJet Aeropuerto de Edimburgo (EDI)
Aeropuerto de Mánchester (MAN)
Aeropuerto de Birmingham (BHX)
Aeropuerto de Newcastle (NCL)
Aeropuerto de Liverpool (LPL)
Aeropuerto de Bristol (BRS)
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Jet2.com Aeropuerto de Edimburgo (EDI)
Aeropuerto de Mánchester (MAN)
Aeropuerto de Birmingham (BHX)
Aeropuerto de Newcastle (NCL)
Aeropuerto de Liverpool (LPL)
Aeropuerto de Bristol (BRS)
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TUI fly Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
Aeropuerto de Mánchester (MAN)
Aeropuerto de Birmingham (BHX)
Aeropuerto de Newcastle (NCL)
Aeropuerto de Bruselas (BRU)
Aeropuerto de Glasgow (GLA)
Vueling Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
Aeropuerto de París-Orly (ORY)
Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Aeropuerto de Bruselas (BRU)
Aeropuerto de Argel - Houari Boumédiène (ALG)
Transavia Aeropuerto de París-Orly (ORY)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Aeropuerto de Róterdam (RTM)
Aeropuerto de Eindhoven (EIN)
Aeropuerto de Bruselas (BRU)

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