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ShareSmoking at Alicante - Elche Airport (ALC)
Airport Rating
Before Security Smoking
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.
After Security Smoking
2026, May update from Tristán W.: Amazing news! As well as the Budweiser bar (which has the sunny terrace overlooking the runway), they have just opened a Wetherspoon, and it’s about 1 minute’s walk from the “B” gates where all the U.K. flights fly from. And it has a very nice smoking room. Customers only, but prices are cheaper than the Budweiser bar, and it opens earlier and closes later. For this reason, Alicante needs to be awarded at least double the cigarettes and bring it to 8, I think. Thank you for bucking the trend!
2025, September update from Katie P.: The smoker area at Budweiser doesn’t open for early flights - opens just after 6am.
2025, July update from Johra S.: Smokers terrace still exists, it's right in the corner between C and B gates (best to download Aena App for an interactive map). For non-schengen travelers, its probably needed to go through an extra passport check to the further gates at B.
2024, August update from John: ALC is the same with the terrace and to buy downstairs and scan the receipt upstairs to save money. Still about €2.30 for the cheap water (Aug 24).
Update from Chris Gibson, July 2023: Smoking in Budweiser lounge near gate C38. Large beer was €6.
Update from David T, December 2022: We are currently sitting in the smoking area at the airport. You do have to buy a drink but get a pass to come and go as you please. its a decent walk from security. But worth it!
Update from John P., Dec 2021: Just leaving Alicante and thought I'd give an update. The terrace does exist and is owned by the Budweiser bar. It's at the bottom end of the terminal and there are some signs. You have to buy something to use it. Cheapest is font vella small bottle of water for €1.80.
Update from Ian, Dec 2021: Just to confirm there is now a smoking area at Alicante airport. it is accessed through the Budweiser bar at gate C38. but you need to purchase from the bar to access.
Update from Bartek, Nov 2021: There is a terrace for smoking. Follow signs, you will find Budweiser bar where the terrace is located. Buy a coffee or drink and enjoy.
Further Information
Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is a major international gateway for Spain’s Costa Blanca region, located about 9 km southwest of Alicante and 10 km east of Elche. It is the busiest airport in southeastern Spain and the largest in the Valencian Community, serving nearly 20 million passengers per year and acting as a key base for airlines such as Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, and Norwegian Air Shuttle. Opened in 1967, the airport has undergone multiple expansions, including a modern terminal capable of handling up to 20 million passengers annually, supporting its strong network of European connections—particularly from the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Nordic countries. Its strategic location makes it the primary arrival point for visitors heading to popular destinations like Benidorm, Torrevieja, and the wider Costa Blanca.