Flights to Alicante
A palm-lined promenade, a hilltop castle and city beaches, with Benidorm and the rest of the Costa Blanca close by. Direct flights from all over the UK take around two and a half hours.
ALC airportAlicante, Spain
Gateway to the Costa Blanca
Flights to Alicante for the Costa Blanca
Flights to Alicante from the UK take around two hours 20 minutes from London and two and a half hours from Manchester and Birmingham. Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways fly from airports across the country, landing at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), about 10 km south-west of the city.
From the airport to Alicante and Benidorm
The C6 bus runs from the terminal to the centre of Alicante in around 25 minutes, and a taxi takes about 15 minutes. Benidorm is roughly 50 minutes by road, with direct coaches from the airport, and Torrevieja and the Orihuela Costa are about 40 minutes south. Many villa and resort stays include a pre-booked transfer, and car hire is useful if you plan to explore inland villages or the quieter beaches north of Benidorm. The airport is compact, so the walk from the plane to arrivals is short.
Castle, promenade and beaches
Santa Barbara Castle crowns Mount Benacantil, 166 metres above the sea, and a lift tunnelled into the rock carries visitors up from Postiguet beach. The Explanada de Espana, a promenade paved with millions of wave-patterned tiles, runs along the marina under palm trees. Boats leave the port for Tabarca, a small island with a fortified village and clear water for snorkelling. In the evenings, the old Santa Cruz quarter below the castle fills with tapas bars and flower-decked steps.
Around the Costa Blanca
Benidorm's skyline and long beaches are the region's best-known draw, while Altea and Guadalest offer whitewashed streets and mountain views. Elche's Palmeral, a UNESCO-listed palm grove planted during the Moorish period, is close to the airport and easy to visit on your way in or out.
When to book
Alicante is one of the sunniest cities in Europe, with mild winters that attract many long-stay visitors from the UK. July and August are hot and busy, so May, June and September usually balance good weather with lower prices, while winter fares can be very low outside Christmas.
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Things to do in Alicante
Ride up to Santa Barbara Castle
A lift through the rock leads to sweeping views over the bay.
Swim at Postiguet beach
The city's main beach, right below the castle.
Walk the marina and Explanada
Palm-shaded tiles, cafes and the yachts of the port.
Day trip to Benidorm
Long beaches and a lively skyline about 50 minutes up the coast.
Help & support
Questions about flying to Alicante
Which airport do I fly into for Benidorm?
Alicante. Alicante-Elche Airport is about 50 minutes from Benidorm by road, with direct coaches, taxis and pre-booked transfers. Valencia is the other option, but it's around an hour and a half away.
How long does it take to fly from Manchester to Alicante?
About two and a half hours. Flights from London take around two hours 20 minutes, and from Scotland just under three hours.
How do I get from Alicante airport to the city?
The C6 bus runs to the city centre and the train station in around 25 minutes. A taxi takes about 15 minutes to the centre and the seafront.
Is Alicante warm in winter?
Yes, by UK standards. Daytime temperatures in December and January are often around 16–18°C, with plenty of sunshine, which makes the Costa Blanca popular for winter breaks and long stays.
Can I fly to Alicante from Scotland?
Yes. Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair fly to Alicante from Scottish airports such as Edinburgh and Glasgow, with flights taking just under three hours.
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