Alicante Airport handles flights until midnight and sometimes beyond. Late arrivals are common, particularly with budget carriers scheduling evening and late-night departures from northern Europe.
The terminal at night
Alicante Airport's single terminal handles late-night arrivals routinely. Arrivals processing runs as long as flights are scheduled. The terminal reduces its food and retail offering after about 10-11 PM, but ATMs, toilets, and the taxi rank remain operational.
The arrivals area has a basic café that may be open depending on the hour. If arriving after midnight, expect limited food options — have provisions for the journey to your resort if needed.
The bus situation
The C6 airport express bus to Alicante city stops running around midnight. If your flight lands after approximately 11 PM (accounting for immigration and baggage claim), the bus may not be running. For flights landing before 11 PM, the bus is still a viable option for Alicante city.
For resort destinations (Benidorm, Torrevieja, Calpe), there is no direct airport bus at any hour.
Taxis at night
Taxis operate 24 hours at Alicante Airport. The queue at night is generally shorter than during peak daytime arrivals. For a flight landing at midnight, you would typically wait under 10 minutes.
Night supplements apply from 10 PM, increasing fares by approximately 20-25%.
- Alicante city at night: EUR 24-35
- Torrevieja at night: EUR 55-72
- Benidorm at night: EUR 72-88
- Denia at night: EUR 105-130
Pre-booked private transfers at night
For late arrivals, particularly to distant Costa Blanca resorts, pre-booking a transfer makes the arrival much smoother. The driver tracks your flight, meets you inside arrivals, and the price is fixed. For a family or group arriving at midnight after a 3-hour flight and a 75-minute drive ahead, having that driver waiting is genuinely valuable.
Driving conditions at night
The AP-7 motorway to Benidorm is fast and quiet after midnight. The N-332 south to Torrevieja is similarly uncongested. Journey times at night are roughly 20-30% shorter than in peak daytime traffic:
- Alicante city: 15-20 minutes
- Torrevieja: 28-38 minutes
- Benidorm: 38-45 minutes
- Denia: 65-75 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there taxis at Alicante Airport at midnight?
Yes. Taxis operate 24 hours at Alicante Airport. Late-night queues are short. Night supplements apply from 10 PM, adding approximately 20-25% to standard fares.
Does the airport bus run at night?
The C6 bus to Alicante city stops at around midnight. It is not available for very late arrivals. There is no direct airport bus to Benidorm or Torrevieja at any hour.
What is the best way to get from Alicante Airport to Benidorm late at night?
Taxi from the rank or a pre-booked private transfer. Both are available. The journey takes 40-45 minutes on the AP-7 at night. Night-rate taxi is approximately EUR 72-88. A pre-booked transfer gives you a fixed price and a driver in arrivals.
How long does the journey to Torrevieja take late at night?
About 28-38 minutes on the N-332. The roads are clear at night and the journey is noticeably faster than in daytime summer traffic.