How to get from Alicante Airport (ALC) ✈️ to the City Center
Alicante Airport (ALC), also known as Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport or Aeroport d’Alacant-Elx Miguel Hernández, serves the two cities of Alicante and Elche and is located about 13 km southwest of the main city center of Alicante. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Alicante and the surrounding area by Public bus, Taxi or Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer).
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all transfer options from Alicante Airport to central Alicante (City Center & Port)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Public bus | 60 Min. | 3,85 € | Details | |
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Taxi | 20 Min. | 25 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
20 Min. | 40 € | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked private transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Alicante Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Alicante:

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
3,85 €Description:
Public bus line ‘C6’ from Alicante Airport (Bus stop “Aeroport” in front of the terminal building) to the city center stops “Estación Salamanca” (Train), “Vazquez de Mella” (Tram) and “Puerta del Mar” (Port)
Official local Taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
25 €Description:
Taxi from Alicante Airport (Taxi rank in front of the terminal building) to central Alicante, to the Port of Alicante or directly to your accommodation