Alicante is the Costa Blanca's gateway and a Ryanair stronghold, which makes it a brilliant cheap base — €32 to Morocco, sub-€150 fares across the Mediterranean, and a charter spread that reaches Cabo Verde, Cameroon and even Mauritius.
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) is close to the city, and the link is the C-6 bus: it runs 24/7 from the airport’s second floor to the city centre in about 30 minutes, every 12 minutes by day, for €4.60 one-way. One quirk — payment is card-only (contactless, chip or magnetic), no cash. For one of Spain’s easiest beach-city airports, that single bus covers it; the centre, the marina and the train station all connect from there, and the wider Costa Blanca is a short onward hop.
As a base, Alicante’s value is its low-cost density. Ryanair and easyJet between them push North Africa and the Mediterranean to rock-bottom prices, and a handful of charters add a long-haul reach a beach airport has no business offering.
Morocco for the price of lunch
Alicante’s cheapest fares are extraordinary. Tetouan (€32) and Fes (€32) are joint-cheapest — short hops to northern and imperial Morocco for less than a tank of fuel — with Tangier (€49) reaching the Strait of Gibraltar and Marrakech (€124) the souks and the Atlas. Add Istanbul (€139) and Antalya (€141) for Turkey, and you’ve got a wall of sub-€150 Mediterranean and North African escapes. The Morocco trio is the standout — genuinely impulse-cheap.
The Atlantic islands and West Africa
The charter network stretches into the Atlantic. Boa Vista (€216 with a bag) reaches Cabo Verde for a beach escape with luggage included, and Dakar (€272 with a bag) continues to the Senegalese mainland. Douala (€762 with a bag) opens Cameroon in Central Africa. These are the mid-and-long-haul routes that turn Alicante from a Costa Blanca holiday airport into a genuine springboard for warmer, more distant trips.
The Indian Ocean ceiling
The top of the board is a genuine surprise for a beach airport: Mauritius (€934 with a bag) — the Indian Ocean dream from the Costa Blanca, luggage included. It’s a charter-driven seasonal fare, not an impulse buy, but a remarkable connection from a mid-sized Spanish airport, and far cheaper than piecing the same journey together via a European hub.
Bag fares: charters included, hops bare
The split follows the carrier. The Cabo Verde, Dakar, Douala and Mauritius fares include a checked bag — these are largely charters where luggage is standard. The cheap short-hauls (Tetouan, Fes, Tangier, Marrakech, Istanbul, Antalya) are shown as base fares, cabin-only Ryanair/easyJet tickets. On the €32 Morocco fares especially, a gate-bought bag can cost more than the ticket — decide before you book.
Cheapest destinations from Alicante right now
Good-price round-trip targets from aifly’s own tracked fares — “good price” means book at or below this; nothing here is invented or scraped from third parties. The live deal page for each route shows the current fare.
| Destination | Good price | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Tetouan | €32 | €32 — a short hop to northern Morocco's whitewashed medina. Joint-cheapest on the board. |
| Fes | €32 | €32 to Morocco's spiritual capital and its labyrinthine medina. |
| Tangier | €49 | €49 to Morocco's northern gateway and the Strait of Gibraltar. |
| Marrakech | €124 | €124 to the souks, riads and the gateway to the Atlas. |
| Istanbul | €139 | €139 — Turkey's great city and a connecting hub everywhere. |
| Antalya | €141 | €141 to Turkey's Mediterranean resort coast. |
| Boa Vista | €216 incl. bag | €216 with a bag to Cabo Verde's dune-and-beach island. |
| Dakar | €272 incl. bag | €272 with a bag into Senegal and the West African coast. |
| Douala | €762 incl. bag | €762 with a bag to Cameroon's largest city and economic hub. |
| Mauritius | €934 incl. bag | €934 with a bag to the Indian Ocean — the dream splurge from the Costa Blanca. |
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest flight from Alicante?
Tetouan and Fes in Morocco, both at around €32 — short, cabin-only Ryanair hops and joint-cheapest, with Tangier (€49) close behind.
How do I get from Alicante Airport into the city?
The C-6 bus runs 24/7 from the airport's second floor to the city centre in about 30 minutes for €4.60, every 12 minutes by day. Payment is card-only — no cash.
Can you fly to Cabo Verde from Alicante?
Yes — Boa Vista at around €216 with a bag, a charter-driven beach escape with luggage included, often cheaper than the same route from larger hubs.
Do these Alicante fares include a checked bag?
The Cabo Verde, Dakar, Douala and Mauritius charters include a bag; the cheap short-hauls (Tetouan, Fes, Tangier, Marrakech, Istanbul, Antalya) are cabin-only. Add a bag at booking if needed.
Does Alicante have long-haul flights?
A few charter routes — Douala in Cameroon (€762 with a bag) and Mauritius (€934 with a bag) are the long-haul outliers, alongside Cabo Verde and Dakar.
How current are these Alicante prices?
They're the lowest verified round-trip fares we've tracked recently and move with season and demand. Treat each as a target and book when you find a fare at or below it.
Seasons, carriers and airport details verified June 2026 and can change — confirm current conditions before you book.