Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) is the main airport for the Costa Blanca, located around 9 km south-west of Alicante. It handles well over 15 million passengers a year, with heavy holiday traffic from across Europe.
Alicante operates from a single large modern terminal (opened in 2011) handling all flights, with extensive check-in and retail facilities.
Bus line C-6 runs frequently to Alicante city centre in around 20–30 minutes, with connections towards Elche and the wider Costa Blanca. Taxis reach central Alicante in about 15–20 minutes, and the airport has direct motorway access.
Hotels near Alicante Airport suit early holiday departures and Costa Blanca stays, with options a short drive from the terminal offering shuttle access and parking.
For accommodation near Alicante Airport, Aerfortel lists 3 hotels — with several four and five-star options in the mix. Meliá Alicante is one of the more notable options, alongside several others that cover the full range of budgets and requirements. Check each hotel page for up-to-date details on facilities, transfers, and parking.
Park and Fly at Alicante Airport: stay one night at a hotel, leave your car in their car park, and take a free shuttle to the terminal.
The hotels at the top of this page are the closest to the terminal. Where a hotel has a covered walkway or direct terminal access, that is noted on the card. The rest have free or paid shuttle services.
Yes. A number of hotels near Alicante Airport offer park and fly — you stay the night before your flight and leave your car in the hotel car park while you are away. The park and fly page for Alicante Airport has the full list, parking durations and shuttle times.
Costs depend on how long you are away and which car park you use. Long-stay car parks are usually the cheapest official option. Staying at a hotel the night before and leaving your car there is often cheaper still for trips of several days.
For early departures it usually is. You cut out the journey on the day, get a full night’s sleep, and most hotels have free shuttles to the terminal that run from early in the morning.
It varies. Budget brands usually charge extra for breakfast. Mid-range and premium hotels sometimes include it, particularly on corporate or flexible rates. The individual hotel page shows what is included in the room rate.
Several hotels are within a short drive of Alicante Airport. Use the distance filter on our Alicante Airport hotels page to sort by proximity to the terminal — the closest properties are typically 5 minutes or less by shuttle or on foot.
Yes — many hotels near Alicante Airport include a complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and the terminal. Look for the Free Shuttle badge on listings. Shuttle frequency and hours vary by property, so check the hotel details or contact them directly for timetables.
Several hotels near Alicante Airport offer Park and Fly packages: you stay one night before your departure, leave your car at the hotel for the duration of your trip, and take the shuttle to the terminal. This is often significantly cheaper than booking airport parking separately.
Budget-friendly options near Alicante Airport are available at the lower end of our listings. Prices vary by season and availability — booking in advance typically secures the best rates. Filter by price tier on our Alicante Airport page to find the most affordable properties.
Many airport hotels near Alicante Airport cater to travellers on early flights or late arrivals and offer flexible check-in from early morning and late check-out into the afternoon or evening. Availability varies by property — contact the hotel directly to confirm before booking.
At 1 km from the terminal, ibis Alicante Aeropuerto is within easy walking distance of Alicante Airport. Guests score it...
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a short distance from Alicante Airport, Meliá Alicante is a hotel that keeps things straightforward.. The focus here is on...
View HotelNH Alicante is a four-star hotel 4 km from Alicante Airport. Guests rate it 8.1/10 — not bad for an...
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