Alicante is one of the major cities located in Spain and the capital city of Alicante province which is situated in the southern part of Valencia community. The population of Alicante is 331,750 as per 2008 estimate and is known to be the second largest Valencian city. The population of metropolitan area in Alicante is 757,443 as of 2008 estimates and is known to be the 8th largest metropolitan area in Spain. It is known to be the prominent tourist destination and people from all over the world visit this metro city to enjoy the vacations or free time with their family members or friends.
Cheap Direct Flights to Alicante
- Here are some of the domestic airlines which operates cheap flights from different cities to Alicante on daily basis:
- Here are some of the international airline companies operating cheap direct flights from UK and Ireland:
| City | Airlines |
|---|---|
| Bilbao | Iberia |
| Barcelona | Iberia, Vueling |
| Madrid | Iberia, Spanair,Ryanair |
| Palma De Mallorca | Air Europa, Spanair, Air-Berlin |
| Leon | Lagun Air |
| Gran Canaria | Spanair |
| Tenerife | Air Europa |
| Santander | Ryan Air |
| Santiago De.Comp | Ryanair |
| Zaragoza | Ryanair |
| City | Airlines |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen | Flyglobespan |
| Belfast | Easyjet, Flythomascook |
| Bristol | Easyjet , Flythomascook , Ryanair |
| Blackpool | Jet2 |
| Birmingham Intl | Monarch, Flythomascook, Thomsonfly, Bmibaby, Bournemouth Ryanair |
| Cardiff | Bmibaby, Thomsonfly, Flythomascook |
| Cork | Aer Lingus |
| Doncaster | Thomsonfly, Ryanair |
| Dublin | Aer Lingus, Ryanair |
| Derry | Ryanair |
| Edinburgh; | Easyjet, Flyglobespan, Ryanair Exeter Flybe |
| East-Midlands - Nottingham | Bmibaby, Thomsonfly, Easyjet, Ryanair, Flythomascook |
| Glasgow | Easyjet, Flyglobespan, Thomsonfly |
| Leeds/Bradford | Ryanair, Flythomascook |
| Liverpool | Easyjet, Ryanair, Flythomascook |
| London Gatwick | Easyjet, Monarch, British Airways, Flythomascook, Thomsonfly |
| London Luton | Easyjet, Monarch |
| Manchester | Monarch, Bmibaby, Jet2, Flythomascook, Thomsonfly |
Alicante Airport
Alicante airport is known to be the main airport for the Alicante province and Murcia in Spain. Flights from various parts of the world especially from European countries connects Alicante on daily basis. This airport is located in the municipality of Elche which is located 10 kms away from the southwest of Alicante. It is known to be the 6th busiest airport in Valencian community and 50th busiest airport in European continent. Taxis and buses are available from terminal which takes 30 - 45 minutes to reach Alicante city center.Facilities at Alicante Airport
- Shopping Facilities - Divers – Sweets, Gran Bouquet, Shoetopia, Aldeasa, Crystal Music, News and Books, Gifts are available at shops in the airport terminal.
- Restaurants - Bill Bentley Pub, Cafeteria Recyg, Haagen Dazs, Plantaciones.
- Other Facilities - Internet Cafe , Wheelchairs for Handicapped Passengers Medical Store, Lost and Found Helpdesk, Babysitting, waiting lounge, Rest Room, Car parking, Car Rental Facility.
Tourists Attractions in Alicante
- Basilica of Santa Maria
- Co-cathedral of St. Nicholas of Bari
- Monastery of Santa Faz
- Baroque Casa de La Asegurada
