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Verdict Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) scores higher overall at 7.4/10 versus Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) at 7.2/10.
Score comparison
| Metric | Warsaw Chopin Airport | Alicante-Elche Airport |
| FlightLogic Score | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| On-Time Performance | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Passenger Experience | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Facilities & Comfort | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Lounge Score | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| City | Warsaw | Alicante |
| Country | Poland | Spain |
| Terminals | 2 terminals (T1 Schengen, T2 non-Schengen) | 1 terminal |
| Annual passengers | 19M+ | 15M+ |
Operational comparison
Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.
Detailed profiles
How good is Warsaw Chopin Airport?
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) scores 7.4/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.2),
passenger experience (7.3), and facilities (7.7).
Lounge quality rates 7.2/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Warsaw WAW scores 7.4/10 — Poland's hub. LOT Star Alliance gateway. Wizz Air and Ryanair from UK LCC bases. See /guides/warsaw-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score 7.4 Very Good
On-time 7.2 Departure reliability
Experience 7.3 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.7 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.2 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 7.2/10
Highlights
- Primary UK–Poland gateway — Wizz Air, Ryanair, LOT from Luton, Stansted, and regional UK
- LOT Polish Airlines hub — Star Alliance connections across Eastern Europe
- Train S2/S3 to Warsaw Central ~20 min
- EU261 on EU departures; UK261 on UK-return legs
Overview
Poland's primary hub — LOT Star Alliance gateway with dense Wizz Air and Ryanair UK schedules for Eastern Europe VFR and city breaks.
UK Eastern Europe routing
Wizz Air and Ryanair dominate UK–WAW low-cost. LOT offers full-service and Star Alliance connections to Kraków, Gdańsk, and Baltic states.
Compare WAW against Kraków (KRK) — Warsaw for connections; Kraków for southern Poland direct.
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.
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FAQ
Which is better, Warsaw Chopin Airport or Alicante-Elche Airport?
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) scores higher overall at 7.4/10 versus Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) at 7.2/10.
Which has better lounges, WAW or ALC?
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) scores higher for lounges at 7.2/10, versus Alicante-Elche Airport at 6.9/10.
Which airport is more on-time, WAW or ALC?
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) has stronger on-time performance at 7.2/10 versus Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) at 7.0/10.