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ALC

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

Alicante, Spain

Where to start
Bus C-6 from the Departures level (Level 2), or an official taxi or VTC app ride from outside Arrivals on Level 0

Alicante-Elche Airport has one terminal, a short drive south-west of Alicante, with no train or TRAM station at the terminal. All public bus lines — including C-6 to central Alicante and regional coaches — leave from a single stop on Level 2, the Departures level, not from Arrivals. Official taxis wait outside Arrivals on Level 0. Aena lists Uber, Cabify and Bolt as VTC services; Freenow also lists ALC as a supported airport.

Ride Options

Bus C-6

transit

Public bus to central Alicante, the train station and TRAM connections

AvailabilityEvery day of the year; single bus stop on Level 2 (Departures)
Pickup NoteGo up to Level 2. Don't follow "Buses" signs to Level -2 — that's for charter coaches.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Bolt

rideshare

App-booked VTC ride from Alicante Airport

AvailabilityAena lists Bolt and states it has an airport pickup point
Pickup NoteFollow the Bolt pickup point shown in the app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Freenow Taxi

taxi

Book a licensed taxi in the Freenow app

AvailabilityFreenow's current airport list includes Alicante Airport (ALC)
Pickup NoteFollow Freenow's in-app walking directions to your driver.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Regional Coaches

transit

Direct coach links to Benidorm, Calpe, Torrevieja and other regional destinations

AvailabilityPublic/regional coaches use the same Level 2 stop as C-6
Pickup NoteGo to Level 2 (Departures) and check your operator's current departure.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer to Benidorm or the Costa Blanca resorts

AvailabilityAvailable at Alicante Airport — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you at the arrivals hall exit with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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Uber

rideshare

App ride from the designated VTC spaces

AvailabilityListed on Aena's VTC page
Pickup NoteFollow the pickup point in the app — designated VTC spaces in front of the arrivals doors.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Cabify

rideshare

App-booked VTC ride from Alicante Airport

AvailabilityListed by Aena as an airport VTC service
Pickup NoteFollow the Cabify pickup point in the app; Aena places VTC pickup in front of Arrivals.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Official Taxi (Radio Taxi Elche / Servitaxi Elche)

taxi

Metered taxi to Alicante, Elche or the coast

AvailabilityOutside Arrivals on Level 0
Pickup NoteLook for the green stripe and Elche's coat of arms on the doors.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Chauffeur

Pre-booked transfer to Alicante, Benidorm or Costa Blanca resorts

AvailabilitySIXT has an airport-specific Alicante transfer page
Pickup NoteBook in advance and follow the meeting instructions on your confirmation.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
Book Transfer

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Aena lists Uber, Cabify and Bolt as VTC services using designated pickup spaces in front of the arrivals doors on Level 0. Freenow separately lists ALC for licensed-taxi booking and provides in-app walking directions to the driver. Follow the instructions for the app you booked.

Taxi

Official airport taxis, run by Radio Taxi Elche and Servitaxi Elche — green stripe and Elche's coat of arms on the doors — wait outside Arrivals on Level 0. Taxis are metered. Radio Taxi Elche has an information desk in the arrivals hall.

Shuttle

Regional coaches to Benidorm, Calpe, Torrevieja, Murcia, Elche and Santa Pola leave from the Level 2 bus stop; many tour operators arrange transfers.

Transit

Bus C-6 runs every day of the year from the single bus stop on Level 2 (Departures) to central Alicante, stopping at the bus station, near the train station, and at Plaza de los Luceros for the TRAM. There is no rail or TRAM station at the terminal.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked transfer drivers meet you at the arrivals hall exit on Level 0 with a name sign.

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Local Tips

  • All public bus lines use a single stop on Level 2, the Departures level.
  • Level -2 is for charter coaches, not public buses.
  • C-6 serves Alicante bus station, the train station area and Plaza de los Luceros for the TRAM.
  • Official airport taxis are Radio Taxi Elche and Servitaxi Elche — green stripe and Elche's coat of arms on the doors; Radio Taxi Elche has an information desk in the arrivals hall.
  • Aena lists Uber, Cabify and Bolt with designated VTC pickup spaces; Freenow also lists ALC for licensed-taxi booking, with in-app directions to the driver.

Tarmyq local tip

Heading to Benidorm, Calpe or Torrevieja? Regional coaches leave from the same Level 2 bus stop as C-6 — go up to Departures rather than looking for coaches outside Arrivals.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the bus stop at Alicante Airport?

On Level 2, the Departures level. All public bus lines, including C-6, use that single stop.

Which bus goes from Alicante Airport to the city centre?

Bus C-6, every day of the year. It stops at the bus station, near the train station and at Plaza de los Luceros for the TRAM.

Is there a train or TRAM station at Alicante Airport?

No. Use C-6 to reach the train station and TRAM connections in Alicante.

Which ride apps work at Alicante Airport?

Aena lists Uber, Cabify and Bolt as VTC services. Freenow also lists ALC for licensed-taxi booking. Follow the pickup directions shown for the app you book.

How do I recognise an official taxi at Alicante Airport?

Official airport taxis are Radio Taxi Elche and Servitaxi Elche, with a green stripe and Elche's coat of arms on the doors. They wait outside Arrivals.