Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport airport (ALC)

Spain · Alicante

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) Online Check-in

Costa Blanca's main airport. Single terminal. Heavy UK + Nordic leisure traffic year-round.

Now at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

  • Security wait (today, avg) 18 min n=9 reports · last 30 min
  • Disruption No reported disruption
  • Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
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Quick information

Recommended arrival (Schengen)
90 min before departure
Recommended arrival (international)
150 min before departure
Terminals
1
Airlines
50
Time zone
Europe/Madrid
ICAO
LEAL

Airlines we cover at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport hosts about 50 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 0 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.

No terminal-specific check-in pages for this airport yet. Browse the full airline directory for general check-in info.

How to check in for a flight from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

  1. Check in online before you leave home

    Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.

  2. Arrive at the right terminal

    ALC has 1 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.

  3. Drop off checked baggage

    Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.

  4. Pass security

    Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.

  5. Reach your gate on time

    Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.

Tips for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

  • British retiree community

    Costa Blanca has large British retiree community. Year-round UK flights, not just summer.

Popular destinations from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

Frequently asked questions

Best Costa Blanca airport?

ALC is the only major airport. Convenient for Benidorm, Torrevieja, Murcia coast.

Official sources

The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport official site below.

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