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Alicante Airport

Airport Alicante information, El Altet, Spain

 

Alicante Airport (El Altet) Information

Guide to Alicante International Airport, "El Altet", details of parking, facilities and much more to assist you on your journey to Spain and airport transfers to local towns.

The international airport at Alicante called El Altet is positioned about 7 miles south of the city itself. With direct access to the main A-7 autoroute, which is well sign posted and difficult to miss. With more than seven million visitors passing through El Altet in 2002 it is one of the busiest destinations in all of Spain. Many improvements are being made especially in recent years to the main terminal building facilities, and the overall appearance of the place is both modern and spacious. Due to ever increasing passenger demand, future plans have been made for the expansion of the terminals, although the date has still to be decided.

Flights

For further flight information on the companies and flights operating out of Alicante Airport please view the Alicante Flights link in the main menu.

Transport;

Car Parking

Both long-term and short-term choices are available in Alicante Airport car parks which are directly opposite the main terminal entrance. Costs will vary depending on the length of your stay.

Buses

Buses run from Alicante Airport to Alicante town centre run every sixty minutes all day, between 7.30 am and 10.30 pm. The ticket price is roughly 1.5 euros per passenger. It also has services to Murcia, and other popular holiday destinations.

Taxi

The cab rank is positioned next to the main Airport terminal exit, with a queuing arrangement in operation. Taxis are generally of a good standard, and fares compare well to those of Britain. You can pre book many trips by clicking Alicante Airport Transfers.

Car Hire

There are lots of car rental companies by the exit, for further details on car hire please see the Alicante Car Hire link in the left hand menu.

Information and Help Desks

There are two information help desks at El Altet Airport. The main one is to be found at the check in area (Telephone number +34 (0)966 919100), and an alternative is located in the departures area (phone +34 (0)966 919400).

Facilities

In more recent times the visitor facilities available at El Altet have been much improved. Now facilities are available for cash withdrawal, post and currency exchange. There are a reasonable selection of  cafes and restaurants, with an equally good range of boutiques to empty your pockets of your remaining euros.

VIP Room

The VIP area is at the disposal of all business and first class travellers, and features a selection of office facilities, including telephone, fax, photocopying and wireless internet access.

Disabled Facilities

Both the main car park and the set down point have places designated for the disabled visitors. The Airport building itself is fully equipped with wheelchair ramps and disabled bathrooms. Wheelchairs can be made available upon request.

You might also wish to check out these pages;

Flights to Alicante  Cheap Flights to Alicante

Cheap Flights to Murcia  Murcia Airport  Murcia Flights

Alicante Airport

Airport Alicante information, El Altet, Spain

Alicante Airport in the Spanish language is "Aeropuerto de Alicante" so keep an eye out for the signs on your return, you won't want to miss the turning.

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