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Verdict

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) scores higher overall at 7.2/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10. Antalya Airport leads on lounges at 7.0/10.

Score comparison

Metric Alicante-Elche Airport Antalya Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.2 7.1
On-Time Performance 7.0 6.9
Passenger Experience 7.1 7.0
Facilities & Comfort 7.5 7.4
Lounge Score 6.9 7.0
City Alicante Antalya
Country Spain Turkey
Terminals 1 terminal 2 international terminals (T1, T2)
Annual passengers 15M+ 35M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy ALC — Alicante-Elche AYT — Antalya
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Alicante, Spain · ALC · #1 in this comparison

Alicante-Elche Airport

1 terminal · 15M+ passengers/year

7.2 / 10

How good is Alicante-Elche Airport?

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) scores 7.2/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0), passenger experience (7.1), and facilities (7.5). Lounge quality rates 6.9/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Alicante ALC scores 7.2/10 — Costa Blanca UK leisure hub. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-spain-2026 and /guides/alicante-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.2 Very Good
On-time 7.0 Departure reliability
Experience 7.1 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.5 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 6.9 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.1
Facilities & Comfort
7.5
Lounge score 6.9/10

Highlights

  • Top UK Costa Blanca airport — Benidorm, Alicante city, and Murcia within 60 min drive
  • Jet2 and TUI package base alongside Ryanair and easyJet from 15+ UK airports
  • Single terminal — straightforward; summer queues significant
  • Compare Málaga (/airports/malaga) for Costa del Sol; Palma for Balearics

Overview

Costa Blanca gateway — Jet2, TUI, Ryanair, and easyJet dominate UK package and low-cost traffic to Benidorm, Torrevieja, and Murcia coast.

Costa Blanca access

Pre-book resort transfers — public transport to northern Costa Blanca resorts is limited. Tram to Alicante city from airport terminal.

UK261 on return legs; EU261 on EU departures.

Antalya, Turkey · AYT · #2 in this comparison

Antalya Airport

2 international terminals (T1, T2) · 35M+ passengers/year

7.1 / 10

How good is Antalya Airport?

Antalya Airport (AYT) scores 7.1/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.9), passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.4). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Antalya AYT scores 7.1/10 — Turkish Riviera leisure hub. Jet2/TUI package base. e-Visa required. Compare /airports/istanbul for city routing. See /guides/antalya-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.1 Very Good
On-time 6.9 Departure reliability
Experience 7.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.4 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.0 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
6.9
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.4
Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

  • UK's primary Turkey leisure airport — riviera resorts within 30–90 min transfer
  • Jet2 and TUI dominate package traffic; Turkish Airlines for full-service and Star Alliance
  • Compare AYT vs Istanbul (/airports/istanbul) — Antalya for beach; IST for city and Asia connections
  • e-Visa required for UK passport holders — apply before travel

Overview

Turkish Riviera gateway — Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines leisure schedules from across the UK for Antalya, Belek, and Side resorts.

UK package holiday traffic

Antalya is among the top 10 UK outbound leisure destinations by passenger volume. Pre-book transfers to Belek and Side — public transport limited.

Turkish Airlines offers IST connections for dual-city trips — allow 3+ hrs for domestic transfer.

FAQ

Which is better, Alicante-Elche Airport or Antalya Airport?

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) scores higher overall at 7.2/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10. Antalya Airport leads on lounges at 7.0/10.

Which has better lounges, ALC or AYT?

Antalya Airport (AYT) scores higher for lounges at 7.0/10, versus Alicante-Elche Airport at 6.9/10.

Which airport is more on-time, ALC or AYT?

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) has stronger on-time performance at 7.0/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 6.9/10.