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.
Contact information
Flight departures and arrivals
Check real-time flight status at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) (ALC). Review schedules and possible delays before heading to the terminal or arranging your transportation.
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 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.
- 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.
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.
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
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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) Showing 6 of 16 · Show more destinations |
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Aeropuerto de Edimburgo (EDI) Aeropuerto de Mánchester (MAN) Aeropuerto de Birmingham (BHX) Aeropuerto de Newcastle (NCL) Aeropuerto de Liverpool (LPL) Aeropuerto de Bristol (BRS) Showing 6 of 9 · Show more destinations |
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Aeropuerto de Edimburgo (EDI) Aeropuerto de Mánchester (MAN) Aeropuerto de Birmingham (BHX) Aeropuerto de Newcastle (NCL) Aeropuerto de Liverpool (LPL) Aeropuerto de Bristol (BRS) Showing 6 of 8 · Show more destinations |
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Palma de Mallorca (PMI) Aeropuerto de Mánchester (MAN) Aeropuerto de Birmingham (BHX) Aeropuerto de Newcastle (NCL) Aeropuerto de Bruselas (BRU) Aeropuerto de Glasgow (GLA) |
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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) |
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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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Nearby airports
- Murcia Airport (RMU) 45.2 mi (72.8 km)
- Valencia Airport (VLC) 83.5 mi (134.4 km)
- Ibiza Airport (IBZ) 112.0 mi (180.3 km)
- Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) 137.7 mi (221.6 km)
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Aeropuerto de Almería (LEI) 140.4 mi (226.0 km)