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Costa Blanca
- Overview
- Attractions
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- Kids Attractions
- Flights to Costa Blanca
- Excursions
- Transport
- Airports
- Climate
- Costa Blanca Map
Airports in Costa Blanca
Alicante Airport (ALC)
Overview
Alicante International Airport, located 5.6 miles (9km) southwest of Alicante on the Mediterranean coast, is one of the most popular airports for flights to Spain's coastal resorts. Newly-renovated, the airport can handle up to 20 million passengers each year, so it has no problem with the roughly 10 million who pass through annually.
Most flights to Alicante Airport connect via major Spanish airports in Madrid and Barcelona, and are operated by low-cost carriers like easyJet and Ryanair. The sunny and attractive terminal offers plenty of entertainment options ranging from duty-free shops and tapas bars to internet terminals and photo booths.
Location
The airport is located seven miles (11km) south of Alicante.
Getting to the city
Regular buses leave every 30 minutes for the main bus station in Alicante, and taxis are available outside Arrivals. Note that most package tour operators arrange transport.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts
Tel: +34 (0)966 919 000, +34 (0)902 404 704.
Alicante Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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