Information And Help Desks

One information desk (tel: 096 691 9100) is permanently located at the check-in area. They have another one (tel: 096 691 9400) located in the Departures area which only operates when the airport is busy.

Alicante Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Facilities include ATM's and a post office (open 0930-1330 Monday-Saturday). A bureau de change will open by the end of 2001. Eating and drinking: There are bars and restaurants, as well as a fast food outlet. Shopping: Shops include newsagents, tobacconists, gift and jewellery shops, a music store, cake shop, sports and shoe shops, CD and video store, and three duty-free shops. Luggage: There is a lost property office, a travel agency and a pharmacy.

Disabled Facilities

There is a designated area outside the terminal building for dropping off disabled passengers. There are also designated spaces for disabled passengers in the airport car park, located opposite the terminal building. The alicante airport has lifts, ramps and disabled toilets; wheelchairs are available on request.

Business Facilities

Conference and business facilities are not generally available at the airport although there is a Sala VIP on Departures level 1 offering phone, fax, photocopying and Internet access for business class passengers. Holiday Inn Alicante-Playa de San Juan (tel: 096 515 6185), which is 5km (3 miles) from Alicante, can provide conference and business facilities for up to 150 people.

Car Parking

Parking is available at the airport opposite the terminal building; long-term and short-term parking are located in one car park, although charges vary depending on the length of the stay.

Transport

Car: From Alicante, take the Autovia Alicante-Murcia and leave at the airport junction; alternatively, take the national road 340 to the airport. From Benidorm, take the Autopista A-7. Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport (journey time to Alicante: 15-20 minutes). Bus: Scheduled buses run every 30 minutes to/from Alicante central bus station