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Rome Fiumicino Airport vs Alicante-Elche Airport

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

Verdict

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) at 7.2/10.

Score comparison

Metric Rome Fiumicino Airport Alicante-Elche Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.7 7.2
On-Time Performance 7.5 7.0
Passenger Experience 7.6 7.1
Facilities & Comfort 8.0 7.5
Lounge Score 7.8 6.9
City Rome Alicante
Country Italy Spain
Terminals 3 terminals (T1, T3 Schengen/Non-Schengen) 1 terminal
Annual passengers 49M+ 15M+

Operational comparison

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

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

Detailed profiles

Rome, Italy · FCO · #1 in this comparison

Rome Fiumicino Airport

3 terminals (T1, T3 Schengen/Non-Schengen) · 49M+ passengers/year

7.7 / 10

How good is Rome Fiumicino Airport?

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5), passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 7.8/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Rome FCO scores 7.7/10 — Italy's #1 airport. Leonardo Express to Termini ~32 min. ITA Airways SkyTeam hub. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-italy and /guides/rome-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.7 Very Good
On-time 7.5 Departure reliability
Experience 7.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.8 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
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 7.8/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Rome, Lazio, and central Italy — Leonardo Express to Termini ~32 min
  • ITA Airways (SkyTeam) hub — connections to Sicily, Sardinia, and southern Italy
  • ITA Lounge and SkyTeam lounges T3; Priority Pass at Plaza Premium
  • EU261 on EU departures; UK261 on UK-return legs

Overview

Italy's busiest airport and primary UK gateway to Rome — ITA Airways hub with dense easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and BA schedules from London and regional UK.

UK routes

BA, ITA Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 from LHR, LGW, STN, and MAN. Compare Milan (/airports/milan) for northern Italy and fashion/business routing.

Allow 90+ min for T3 security at peak UK bank holiday departures.

Alicante, Spain · ALC · #2 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.

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FAQ

Which is better, Rome Fiumicino Airport or Alicante-Elche Airport?

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) at 7.2/10.

Which has better lounges, FCO or ALC?

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores higher for lounges at 7.8/10, versus Alicante-Elche Airport at 6.9/10.

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

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) at 7.0/10.