ALC · Spain’s #5 airport and Costa Blanca leisure gateway: modern single Terminal N, strong LCC network, one solid Priority Pass lounge — but no rail link and summer UK banks still bite.
VLC · Compact Aena leisure gateway with metro in the terminal and a shower-equipped Joan Olivert lounge — strong for a mid-size Spanish field, still classic 100 ml security and peak-bank queues.
ALC6.9
VLC7.2+0.3
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
ALC6.6
VLC8.2+1.6
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
ALC6.9
VLC7.3+0.4
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
ALC7.2
VLC7.4+0.2
VLC
City breaks using Metrovalencia 3/5Priority Pass holders who want showersRyanair / Iberia Regional / Vueling leisure hopsTravelers comparing Valencia vs Alicante (ALC)
Older guides quote the C-6 at €3.85 or €4.60; the fare is €4.70 since 24 Jul 2026
VLC
Classic 100 ml liquids — no published CT waiverFallas (mid-March) and summer Monday banks overwhelm securityMetrobus 150 has no Sunday/holiday inbound serviceDo not confuse with ALC Alicante–Elche
Airport Free Wifi Aena
Comfort zone (level 2)
C-6 bus €4.70 — no airport train
C-6 €4.70 / ~20–30′ to Alicante; Luceros for TRAM; taxi +€4.25 airport supplement, ~€20–30 centre.
Classic 100 ml + Fast Lane €16.55
Classic 100 ml LAGs; Aena Fast Lane €16.55 (04:00–22:00); buffer hard in summer peaks.
Costa Blanca VIP 04:00–23:00 — or Enrique Tomás PP credit
One airside Costa Blanca VIP (PP + €45.95 day pass); Enrique Tomás is PP dining credit, not a lounge.
VLC
Joan Olivert VIP LoungeDrinking fountainsMetrovalencia stationAirport Free Wifi AenaAena Fast LaneAirside F&B + Enrique Tomás Market
Metro 3/5 €4.80 AB+ — station in terminal
Metro 3/5 AB+ €4.80 / ~20–25′ to centre; Metrobus 150 ~€1.45 but no Sunday inbound; taxi +€5.40 / €12.50 min.
Classic 100 ml + Fast Lane €11.10 (24h door)
Classic 100 ml LAGs; Aena Fast Lane €11.10 with 24h preferential door; buffer hard in summer and Fallas.
Joan Olivert 04:00–23:00 — or Enrique Tomás PP credit
One airside Joan Olivert VIP (PP + Aena paid day pass, showers); Enrique Tomás Market is PP dining credit, not a lounge.
