How to get to Alicante city center from the airport

The most economical and convenient means of transport from Alicante airport to Alicante city is the bus, offering 24/7 shuttle service to Alicante city center every day of the year.

Upon arrival at Alicante Airport - ALC -

Alicante (ALC) airport terminals are organized by levels:

Arrivals terminal, Level 0, on this same level, exiting the arrivals terminal, you will have access to the taxi and VTC areas such as UBER,...
The car rental company offices are also located in the arrivals terminal.
Departures terminal, Level 2, two levels above the arrivals floor, the departures terminal is located on level 2 of the airport. Outside the terminal, to your right, you will find the shuttle stop to the city of Alicante, as well as the bus stop to Benidorm and other Costa Blanca cities.

Shuttle bus to Alicante city center - line C6 -

Shuttle bus stop from the airport to Alicante center

How to get from the arrivals terminal to the bus stop

Once you have collected your luggage and passed through passport control, you will access the public area of the arrivals terminal, located on level 0 of the airport.
Use either the escalators or elevators to go up to level 2 of the airport, departures terminal.
Exit the departures terminal, leaving the passport control and baggage check-in area behind you, through any of the doors.
Once outside the terminal, head to your right. At the end of the terminal, you will find the stop.

If you take this same shuttle to return to the airport, the bus will drop you off at this same stop, in the departures terminal.

Main features of the shuttle to Alicante city center from the airport

Cost: 4.50 € per person per trip.
Payment is made directly on the bus, either by bank card or cash. For cash payments, change is limited to 10 €.
Service frequency:
- Daytime, every 20 minutes from 6:20 AM to 11:00 PM.
- Nighttime, every hour from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
The route has stops in the main areas of the city, highlighting its stop at Los Luceros Sqr. - view on Google Maps - . This stop is located in the city's commercial center, offering direct access to the TRAM station - light rail - where you can take line L1 with stops in key towns of the Costa Blanca such as Villajoyosa, Benidorm, Altea, ...
No prior reservation required.
No luggage limit.

Shuttle bus stops - line C6 - in Alicante city center

Main stops, click on the link to access their location on Google Maps.

Stop at the bus station.
Stop at Plaza del Mar.
Stop at Plaza de los Luceros, Alicante center , this stop connects with the TRAM station, light rail, heading towards Benidorm, Altea, Campello, ... less than 200 meters from this stop is Alicante Locker - click to see directions with Google Maps - luggage and suitcase rental lockers open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Stop at Alicante AVE Renfe train station, with fast train connections to Madrid, Barcelona, ...

Map with all the stops of the C6 bus line between Alicante - ALC - airport and the city center, click to download it.

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Other alternatives to reach Alicante city center from the airport

Besides the shuttle bus to Alicante city center, you have other options like taxis or ride-hailing services such as UBER, which can take you to a specific destination in the city.

The taxi stand is located outside the arrivals terminal.
The pick-up area for VTC services like UBER is located outside the arrivals terminal.
The estimated fare for a trip between the airport and the city center is around 25 € - 30 €.

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Public transport to Benidorm and other Costa Blanca destinations from Alicante airport

At Alicante Airport, there are also shuttle buses to destinations such as Benidorm, Arenales del Sol, Torrevieja, or Santa Pola.

The bus stops for these services are located at the departures terminal level, click to download it.

Alicante Airport,public transport conenctions map

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If your destination is a Costa Blanca town without a direct connection from Alicante Airport, the most economical option is the TRAM, which departs from the Plaza de los Luceros Station. It allows you to reach Villajoyosa, El Campello, or the famous San Juan beach without transfers, and by transferring in Benidorm, you can reach Altea, Calpe, Teulada, Gata, or Denia.

If you plan to take a TRAM from Plaza de los Luceros to your final destination, you can make the most of your first or last day to explore the city or go shopping without carrying your luggage by renting a locker for your suitcases.