
Originally named El Altet, Alicante airport is the fifth busiest airport in Spain based on passenger count.
Alicante (ALC) – Elche (ELC) airport is also the main airport serving the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia & Alicante, Spain.





Alicante Airport has seen significant growth in recent years. In the third quarter of 2023, the airport welcomed nearly 5 million passengers, a 13.43% increase
The airport had a remarkable recovery following the pandemic, and 2022 saw over 13 million passengers, showing a strong rebound with no signs of stopping in 2025
These statistics reflect Alicante’s growing popularity as a key travel hub in Spain, with the most popular destinations being in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, as well as domestic flights to Madrid, Palma, and Barcelona.
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Alicante Duty Free – Floor two. Departures. Passenger-only zone: Peak season, 4:00 to 0:00; Off peak season, 4:00 to 22:00 h.
Arrivals Duty Free – Floor zero. Arrivals. Passenger-only zone: Peak season, 7:00 to 0:00; off peak, 7:00 to 22:45 h.
Desigual – Floor two. Departures. Passenger-only zone: Peak, 7:00 a 21:00; low peak, 8:00 to 20:00 h.
Encanto Alicante – peak season, 7:00 to 22:00; low season, 7:00 to 21:00 h.: Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
Estanco, Tabacos – peak season, 9:00 to 20:00; low season, 8:30 to 20:00. Level 0. Exterior area
Express Duty Free – 07:00 to 23:00 Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
Farmacia – peak season, 7:00 to 23:30; low season, 7:00 to 23:00 h. Level 0. Arrivals. Public Zone
LOL children – peak season, 5:30 to 23:30; low season, 8:00 to 20:00 h. Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
LOL Sweets – peak season, 5:30 to 23:30; low season, 8:00 to 20:00 h. Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
Parfois – peak season, 7:00 to 22:30; low season, 7:30 to 22:30 h. Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
Petra Mora – 07:00 to 21:30 Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
Relay – peak season, 5:00 to 23:00; low season, 6:00 to 22:00 h. Floor 2. Departures. Public Zone
Sunglass Hut – peak season, 6:30 to 20:00; low season, 7:00 to 21:30 h. Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
Superskunk – peak season, 05:00 to 22:00; low season, 06:00 to 21:00. Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
Swarovski – 7:00 to 22:00 h Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
The Fashion Place – peak season, 7:30 to 21:30; low season, 7:30 to 20:30 h. Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
The Market – 8:00 to 23:00 h. Floor 0. Arrivals. Public Zone
Trucco – peak season, 7:30 to 21:00; low season, 7:30 to 20:30 h. Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
Victoria´s Secret – peak season, 7:00 to 23:00; low season, 7:00 to 22:00 h. Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
Weekend by MaxMara – peak season, 7:30 to 21:00; low season, 7:30 to 20:30 h. Floor 2. Departures. Boarding space
WH Smith – peak season, 5:00 to 22:00; low season, 6:00 to 22:00 h. Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
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