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Alicante-Elche Airport vs New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

Detailed comparison of ALC and JFK on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.

Verdict

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) scores higher overall at 7.2/10 versus New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 7.2/10. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport leads on lounges at 8.4/10.

Score comparison

Metric Alicante-Elche Airport New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.2 7.2
On-Time Performance 7.0 6.8
Passenger Experience 7.1 7.0
Facilities & Comfort 7.5 7.8
Lounge Score 6.9 8.4
City Alicante New York
Country Spain United States
Terminals 1 terminal 6 active terminals (T1, T4, T5, T7, T8 + T6 opening)
Annual passengers 15M+ 62M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy ALC — Alicante-Elche JFK — New
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 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.

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.

New York, United States · JFK · #2 in this comparison

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

6 active terminals (T1, T4, T5, T7, T8 + T6 opening) · 62M+ passengers/year

7.2 / 10

How good is New York John F. Kennedy International Airport?

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) scores 7.2/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.8), passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.8). Lounge quality rates 8.4/10. See full airport guide →

In short

JFK (JFK) is New York's primary international airport, rated 7.2/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.4/10. Terminal 4 has the deepest lounge mix (Delta, Virgin, Centurion, Priority Pass). Terminal 8 is American's flagship hub. Allow extra time — security and terminal transfers are slower than European hubs. See /guides/jfk-airport-lounge-guide-2026 for terminal-by-terminal access.

FlightLogic Score 7.2 Very Good
On-time 6.8 Departure reliability
Experience 7.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.8 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 8.4 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
6.8
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score 8.4/10

Highlights

  • Terminal 4 is the international hub — Delta Sky Club, Virgin Clubhouse, Amex Centurion, and Plaza Premium
  • Terminal 8 hosts American Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club for AA long-haul departures
  • No unified post-security connector — lounge access is terminal-specific; misconnects often require re-security
  • FlightLogic lounge score 8.4/10 — among the strongest US airport lounge ecosystems when you depart from the right terminal

Overview

Primary US gateway for transatlantic traffic — terminal-specific lounges, fragmented airside connections, and strong premium options in T4 and T8.

Terminal layout and lounge access

JFK is split across six terminals with no single airside link between all of them. Your lounge options depend entirely on which terminal your flight departs from — Amex Centurion in Terminal 4 is useless if you depart from Terminal 8 without a long landside transfer.

Terminal 4 serves Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and many SkyTeam and international carriers. Terminal 8 is American Airlines' home. JetBlue Mint Lounge in Terminal 5 is among the best domestic US airline lounges. British Airways still uses Terminal 7 on select departures.

UK traveller notes

Most UK–JFK routes arrive into T4 (Virgin, Delta, BA on some flights) or T8 (BA, AA). For connections onward within the US, verify whether your itinerary stays airside or requires baggage reclaim and re-check — many JFK connections are not protected through a single terminal.

Global Entry and Mobile Passport can shorten immigration; TSA PreCheck helps on domestic connections. Pair with /guides/jfk-airport-lounge-guide and Heathrow guides for round-trip transatlantic planning.

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FAQ

Which is better, Alicante-Elche Airport or New York John F. Kennedy International Airport?

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) scores higher overall at 7.2/10 versus New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 7.2/10. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport leads on lounges at 8.4/10.

Which has better lounges, ALC or JFK?

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) scores higher for lounges at 8.4/10, versus Alicante-Elche Airport at 6.9/10.

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

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) has stronger on-time performance at 7.0/10 versus New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 6.8/10.