Alicante Airport Expansion Faces Political Hurdles Despite Record Growth Strongest Growth in Spain this Summer Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has not only had a record-breaking August, but July also saw it outperform every other Spanish airport in terms of international passenger growth. Nearly one million overseas travellers landed in Alicante in July, an 8.3% rise […]

Alicante Airport Set for €1.1 Billion Expansion as Passenger Numbers Hit Record Highs Record-breaking summer for Alicante Airport Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has marked the busiest August in its history, welcoming 2,098,522 passengers – a 6.9% increase compared with August 2024. Flight activity also set a new record, with 12,593 operations handled in August, a […]

A Difficult Start to September for Air Travellers September 2025 is bringing more than just the start of a new school term in France. Two separate days of industrial action are planned, with the potential to cause major disruption for European passengers. Travellers using Alicante Airport could be affected even if their flight does not […]

Updated 10/9/2025 Disruption for Alicante Airport Passengers Holidaymakers and business travellers heading through Alicante-Elche Airport this August may face disruption due to an ongoing ground handling strike. The action involves staff working for Ryanair’s handling provider Azul Handling, which serves Ryanair flights across Spain. A second strike by Menzies Aviation, which handles several major international […]

Disruption Across Europe Hits ALC French air traffic controllers, represented by unions including UNSA‑ICNA and USAC‑CGT, staged a two‑day strike on 3–4 July over staffing shortages and outdated equipment. While the action centred in France, its effects have rippled across Europe, including at Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC), where flights departing, arriving, or passing through French airspace […]

Industrial dispute to hit Spanish bases in late June Passengers flying via Alicante Airport with easyJet later this month may face disruption due to planned strike action by the airline’s Spanish cabin crew. The strikes are scheduled for the 25th, 26th and 27th of June and are being organised by the USO union, which represents […]

Could Alicante-Elche Airport Finally Get a Train Connection? Travelling to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport might become easier in the future. A recent proposal in Spain’s Congress has once again highlighted the need for a direct railway connection to the airport, something the region has lacked for years. The plan includes building a rail bypass at […]

On Monday, the 28th of April 2025, a significant power outage disrupted large parts of Spain, Portugal, and southern France, severely affecting transportation systems and airport operations across the Iberian Peninsula.​ Update 29/4/2025: Power has been restored to most of the affected areas, and all airports are fully operational. Passengers are advised to check with […]

Alicante Airport has been honoured with the Best Airport in Europe award by the Airports Council International (ACI) for 2024.

Alicante Airport has experienced a remarkable transformation over the past two decades with an an impressive increase in passenger numbers of 114.5% over 20 years.