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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.
Detailed profiles
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 and /guides/alicante-airport-lounge-guide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.