# ALC — Alicante (Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández)

> ALC (Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández) is the main international airport serving Alicante, Spain. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/alc-alicante

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take C-6 bus to city centre
- **Typical fare:** €3.85
- **Journey time:** 25 min
- **Pickup point:** Bay outside terminal
- **Key warning:** Only use taxis from the marked rank
- **Fare reality (ALC → City Centre):** expected €3.85 bus / €25–€30 taxi · concerning €40+ · likely scam €60+ off-meter
- **Overall risk:** low — C-6 bus every 20 min. Official taxis metered and honest. Uber and Bolt both work.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of ALC, ranked

1. **C-6 bus (Subus)** _(recommended)_ — cost €3.85, journey 25 min, wait Every 20 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap; Frequent
2. **Official taxi (metered)** _(recommended)_ — cost €25–€30, journey 15–20 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Direct
3. **Uber / Bolt / FreeNow** _(recommended)_ — cost €20–€30, journey 15–20 min, wait 5–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Tracked
4. **Renfe (via Alicante bus + train)** — cost €5–€10, journey 45 min, wait Hourly, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regional
   - Cons: Transfer

## First 30 minutes after landing at ALC

1. Clear immigration
2. Collect bags
3. Exit to ground level
4. Walk to bus C-6 or taxi rank
5. Ride to Alicante centre in 25 min

## Common scams at ALC

- **Airport supplement inflation** (low risk): Some drivers add unofficial "night" or "luggage" fees _How to avoid:_ Ask for receipt; supplement is €4.20 total

## Payment warnings at ALC

- Cards accepted everywhere; €10 cash useful for tips

## Arrival checklist for ALC

- Contactless card
- Bolt or FreeNow app
- Small euros for bus

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Last updated: June 2026

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