ALC - Alicante International Airport
Alicante, Spain
IATA Code: ALC · Alicante, Spain
The airport code ALC is the IATA identifier for Alicante International Airport. You may also find it referred to as Alicante Airport (ALC).
Alicante International Airport (ALC) serves Alicante, Spain, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
ALC is the IATA airport code for Alicante International Airport, located in Alicante, Spain. The airport is situated at coordinates 38.2822°N, 0.5582°W. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- ALC
- City
- Alicante
- Country
- Spain
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Latitude
- 38.2822°
- Longitude
- -0.5582°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from ALC
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJV - Murcia | 61 km | $941 | $2/passenger |
| RMU - Murcia | 73 km | $1,126 | $2/passenger |
| VLC - Valencia | 134 km | $2,067 | $4/passenger |
| ABC - Albacete | 135 km | $2,083 | $4/passenger |
| IBZ - Ibiza | 180 km | $2,777 | $6/passenger |
| CDT - Castellón de la Plana | 222 km | $3,425 | $7/passenger |
| LEI - Almeria | 226 km | $3,487 | $7/passenger |
| TEV - Teruel | 243 km | $3,749 | $7/passenger |
| CFK - Ech-cheliff | 284 km | $4,382 | $9/passenger |
| ORN - Oran | 296 km | $4,567 | $9/passenger |
| CQM - Ciudad Real | 303 km | $4,675 | $9/passenger |
| TAF - Oran | 305 km | $4,706 | $9/passenger |
| GRX - Granada | 308 km | $4,752 | $10/passenger |
| PMI - Palma de Mallorca | 318 km | $4,906 | $10/passenger |
| BFW - Sidi Bel Abbes | 346 km | $5,338 | $11/passenger |
| MUW - Ghriss | 348 km | $5,369 | $11/passenger |
| TOJ - Madrid | 350 km | $5,400 | $11/passenger |
| REU - Reus | 351 km | $5,415 | $11/passenger |
| MAD - Madrid | 355 km | $5,477 | $11/passenger |
| QLD - Blida | 358 km | $5,523 | $11/passenger |
| ECV - Madrid | 362 km | $5,585 | $11/passenger |
| TLM - Tlemcen | 372 km | $5,739 | $11/passenger |
| TID - Tiaret | 373 km | $5,755 | $12/passenger |
| ALG - Algier | 377 km | $5,816 | $12/passenger |
| ODB - Cordoba | 379 km | $5,847 | $12/passenger |
| ZAZ - Zaragoza | 379 km | $5,847 | $12/passenger |
| AGP - Malaga | 391 km | $6,032 | $12/passenger |
| ILD - Lleida | 394 km | $6,079 | $12/passenger |
| MLN - Melilla | 396 km | $6,109 | $12/passenger |
| BCN - Barcelona | 404 km | $6,233 | $12/passenger |
| OUD - Oujda | 407 km | $6,279 | $13/passenger |
| HSK - Huesca | 422 km | $6,511 | $13/passenger |
| QSA - Sabadell | 426 km | $6,572 | $13/passenger |
| NDR - El Aroui | 427 km | $6,588 | $13/passenger |
| MAH - Menorca | 448 km | $6,912 | $14/passenger |
| AHU - Al Hociema | 452 km | $6,973 | $14/passenger |
| OZP - Sevilla | 461 km | $7,112 | $14/passenger |
| SVQ - Sevilla | 478 km | $7,375 | $15/passenger |
| LEU - Seo De Urgel | 481 km | $7,421 | $15/passenger |
| GIB - Gibraltar | 486 km | $7,498 | $15/passenger |
| RJL - Logroño-Agoncillo | 488 km | $7,529 | $15/passenger |
| GRO - Gerona | 491 km | $7,575 | $15/passenger |
| AEI - Algeciras | 494 km | $7,621 | $15/passenger |
| PNA - Pamplona | 507 km | $7,822 | $16/passenger |
| XRY - Jerez | 514 km | $7,930 | $16/passenger |
| SLM - Salamanca | 517 km | $7,976 | $16/passenger |
| TTU - Tetouan | 518 km | $7,992 | $16/passenger |
| RGS - Burgos | 522 km | $8,053 | $16/passenger |
| BJA - Bejaja | 526 km | $8,115 | $16/passenger |
| VLL - Valladolid | 528 km | $8,146 | $16/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your ALC Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from ALC
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Alicante
Alicante experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through ALC
As a European airport, ALC falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via ALC
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Alicante International Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from ALC
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to ALC are MJV, RMU, VLC — consider these for potentially lower fares