ALC
Alicante International Airport
Alicante · SpainICAO LEAL
Alicante International Airport (ALC) is an airport serving Alicante, Spain, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 38° 16' 55.9" N, 0° 33' 29.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 142 feet (43 meters) above sea level. With 96 direct destinations served by 23 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Madrid (GMT+2).
Destinations
96
Airlines
23
Elevation ft
142/ 43m
Europe/Madrid
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
ALC
ICAO Code
LEAL
City
Alicante
Country
Spain
Elevation
142 ft
Local Time
09:55 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:38.2822°
Longitude:-0.5582°
Popular Routes from ALC
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGW | London, United Kingdom | 889 mi | 2h 11m | short-haul | 365 kg | View |
| MAN | Manchester, United Kingdom | 1,044 mi | 2h 39m | medium-haul | 262 kg | View |
| BHX | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 980 mi | 2h 31m | medium-haul | 246 kg | View |
| BRU | Brussels, Belgium | 906 mi | 2h 13m | short-haul | 372 kg | View |
| DME | Moscow, Russia | 2,132 mi | 4h 42m | medium-haul | 535 kg | View |
| EMA | East Midlands, United Kingdom | 1,005 mi | 2h 34m | medium-haul | 252 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1,002 mi | 2h 34m | medium-haul | 252 kg | View |
| BRS | Bristol, United Kingdom | 911 mi | 2h 13m | short-haul | 374 kg | View |
| CPH | Copenhagen, Denmark | 1,346 mi | 3h 13m | medium-haul | 338 kg | View |
| CWL | Cardiff, United Kingdom | 916 mi | 2h 14m | short-haul | 376 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at ALC
23 active airlines serving Alicante International Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
Air Algerie
AHAlgeria
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air Bourbon
ZBReunion
Air Europa
UXSpain
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Brussels Airlines
SNBelgium
Flybe
BEUnited Kingdom
Formosa Airlines
VYTaiwan
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Jet2.com
LSUnited Kingdom
Maastricht Airlines
W2Netherlands
Monarch Airlines
ZBUnited Kingdom
Norwegian Air Shuttle
DYNorway
Ryanair
FRIreland
S7 Airlines
S7Russia
Scandinavian Airlines System
SKSweden
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Transavia France
TOFrance
Transavia Holland
HVNetherlands
Vueling Airlines
VYSpain
bmibaby
WWUnited Kingdom
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Alicante International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Javier Airport | MJV | Murcia | Spain | 61 km |
| Valencia Airport | VLC | Valencia | Spain | 134 km |
| Ibiza Airport | IBZ | Ibiza | Spain | 181 km |
| Es Senia Airport | ORN | Oran | Algeria | 295 km |
| Almería International Airport | LEI | Almeria | Spain | 226 km |
| Ghriss Airport | MUW | Ghriss | Algeria | 347 km |
| Zaragoza Air Base | ZAZ | Zaragoza | Spain | 378 km |
| Ech Cheliff Airport | CFK | Ech-cheliff | Algeria | 284 km |
Other Airports in Spain
Almería International Airport
LEIAlmeria
Lanzarote Airport
ACEArrecife
Asturias Airport
OVDAviles
Badajoz Airport
BJZBadajoz
Barcelona International Airport
BCNBarcelona
Bilbao Airport
BIOBilbao
Burgos Airport
RGSBurgos
Fuerteventura Airport
FUEFuerteventura
Girona Airport
GROGerona
Gran Canaria Airport
LPAGran Canaria
Federico Garcia Lorca Airport
GRXGranada
Hierro Airport
VDEHierro
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 38° 16' 55.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 0° 33' 29.4" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 38.282200
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -0.558156
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 09:55 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 142 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 43 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Alicante International Airport?
The IATA code for Alicante International Airport is ALC, and its ICAO code is LEAL. The airport is located in Alicante, Spain.
How many destinations can you fly to from ALC?
There are 96 direct destinations available from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain.
What airlines fly from ALC?
There are 23 airlines operating from ALC, including Aer Lingus, Air Algerie, Air Berlin, Air Bourbon, Air Europa, and more.
What timezone is Alicante International Airport in?
Alicante International Airport is in the Europe/Madrid timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Alicante International Airport?
Alicante International Airport sits at an elevation of 142 feet (43 meters) above sea level.
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