Private jet to Alicante

Alicante-Elche is the airport for the whole Costa Blanca, from Dénia and Jávea in the north to Torrevieja and the Murcian border in the south. It lies at El Altet, about 9 km south-west of the city and 10 km from Elche, three kilometres from the sea. Private passengers use a general aviation terminal away from the main terminal, one of the busiest in Spain, and the airport, customs and border police work 24 hours.

Many of the people who fly here privately are not on holiday: they own a villa or an apartment on the coast and travel back and forth several times a year, often with family, golf clubs and a dog. Others come for the golf courses that play all winter, for property viewings or for a week in Altea or Moraira. As a broker we find the aircraft through operators across Europe, choose the airport that suits the exact address, and arrange the slot, the handler and the car in one quote.

To receive aircraft options and a price, send the route, the dates and the number of passengers through the form.

Why owners and golfers fly privately to the Costa Blanca

How far is Alicante by air

Flight times from the price tables, including taxi, climb and descent:

• Madrid: 1:00 h in a Citation CJ3.
• Nice: 1:44 h; Geneva: 1:57 h.
• Milan Linate: 2:05 h; Paris Le Bourget: 2:11 h.
• London Farnborough: 2:30 h; Frankfurt and Munich: about 2:35 h.
• Birmingham: 2:36 h and Manchester 2:44 h in a Phenom 300.
• Copenhagen: 3:23 h, Oslo 3:56 h and Stockholm 4:05 h in a Phenom 300.

The coast is a long way from northern Europe: from Scandinavia a light jet spends close to four hours in the air, so the larger cabins of the Citation Latitude or Challenger 350, which save 9-14 minutes on those routes, are chosen for comfort rather than speed. The same goes for London, where a Praetor 500 needs 2:18 h against 2:30 h in the Citation CJ3.

What a flight to Alicante costs

Each price covers the whole aircraft for a one-way flight, with an aircraft available near the departure airport. Handling, parking and the departure country's passenger taxes come on top. The flight time refers to the first aircraft in the row.

From the European hubs

Madrid is the cheapest hub at EUR 8,500 in a Citation CJ3, followed by Nice at EUR 11,000 and Geneva at EUR 11,500. From London the CJ3 costs EUR 13,500, and the Praetor 500 with its stand-up cabin EUR 18,000. Larnaca, about 3,060 km away, is beyond the practical non-stop range of the CJ3, so only the two larger aircraft are priced.

Within Spain, Portugal and Morocco

Ibiza is only 180 km away, under an hour even in a turboprop at EUR 6,500. To Lisbon and Marrakesh a jet saves 30-46 minutes against the Pilatus PC-12.

From the UK regions, Ireland, Scandinavia and Poland

Many second-home owners fly these routes, and a light jet manages all of them non-stop:

From the Middle East and New York

Demand peaks at Easter and on summer Saturdays, when the coast changes guests and free aircraft are scarce. Multi-night parking depends on free stands and is not always granted in summer, so for a week or more at a villa the usual plan is two one-way flights. Spain charges no per-passenger tax on private flights; a domestic leg to Ibiza, Palma or Madrid carries 10% Spanish VAT. Departures from France pay about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet, flights from Italy EUR 100 per passenger (Italy charges on flights departing from or arriving in the country), and departures from the UK, Germany, Norway and the Netherlands their own taxes, while Sweden has none. Every item appears in the quote.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

Real trips, real totals

Price per passenger

Because the aircraft is chartered as a whole, the cost per seat falls as more people travel. Departure taxes, where charged, are added per person:

Estimate online

Choose the departure airport, date and number of passengers, and the calculator will e-mail an indicative price for each suitable class.

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández and its alternatives

The airport (ALC, LEAL) is run by Aena and stands at about 43 m above sea level. Its single runway, 10/28, is 3,000 m long and takes every business jet up to the long-range types. Private flights use the terminal for general aviation on the north side of the airfield, with its own handlers and passport control, so formalities usually take 10-15 minutes. Handling is mandatory for every flight; the agents listed in the aeronautical information include United Aviation Services, General Aviation Service, Aviapartner Executive and Globalia.

Every private flight needs an airport slot, and requests are accepted no earlier than 15 days before the date of the flight. We therefore confirm the aircraft first and request the slot on the first possible day, together with the handler. Multi-night parking is granted according to free stands, and there are no hangars for visiting aircraft.

Murcia-Corvera, Valencia and San Javier

The coast stretches about 200 km, so the address can matter more than the flight time. Distances are straight-line from Alicante-Elche:

For La Manga and the Mar Menor, Corvera saves a good half hour by road. For the villa belt between Calpe and Dénia we compare the drive from Alicante and from Valencia before choosing.

Choosing the aircraft

A season at a second home means suitcases, golf bags, sometimes a pram or a dog crate. Light jets carry a family of four with soft bags; beyond that, midsize jets avoid leaving anything behind. Tell us the number and type of bags in the request.

To talk about the aircraft, the airport choice or parking, leave your number and a consultant will call you.

Seasons and festivals on the Costa Blanca

The coast is busy for more of the year than most of Spain, because winter visitors replace summer ones. Dates to keep in mind:

For Easter and the first and last weekends of the summer holidays, book several weeks ahead. The rest of the year a flight can often be arranged within a few days, although the slot can never be requested more than 15 days before the date.

From the terminal to your address

The car can wait at the aircraft, which matters with a dog, small children or a lot of luggage. For the northern villa coast, where the drive takes up to an hour and a half, a helicopter cuts the trip to minutes if the house or a nearby site has an approved landing area.

Empty Legs from and to Alicante

Aircraft bring owners and guests to the coast and then often leave without passengers. Operators sell these legs well below the normal price. The most common directions:

The date and time are fixed by the original flight, and the slot must still be obtained for Alicante, so these offers suit flexible plans. Send your direction and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights and we will forward suitable legs.

Pets on the flight

On this route the pet question comes up more often than anywhere else, because many owners move between two homes with the animal. The dog or cat travels in the cabin, but the operator must agree in advance; tell us the species, breed and weight. Entry to Spain:

• Microchip implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination given at 12 weeks or older, at least 21 days before travel when it is the first one.
• EU pet passport. From Great Britain: an animal health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, which then covers onward travel in the EU and the return to Britain for up to four months.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person.
• No tapeworm treatment required for Spain.

Spain has special rules for dogs classed as potentially dangerous, including a lead and muzzle in public; the town hall where you live sets the details. In July and August the apron gets very hot, so with an animal we fly early or late in the day and bring the car to the steps.

Passports, customs and taxes

Before you leave

• Passport or ID card for every passenger, children included.
• Names and document numbers, sent to us no later than the day before.
• The exact address on the coast, so we can compare Alicante, Corvera and Valencia.
• Whether the aircraft should wait or come back for a later return.
• Luggage list: suitcases, golf bags, prams, dog crate.
• Pet documents, and for Britain the vet appointment for the return.
• Keys, house access and the car you need at arrival.
• Company or private invoice details.

Booking a flight to the Costa Blanca

1. Send the departure airport, dates, number of passengers and bags, pets and the address on the coast.
2. We select aircraft near your departure point and the airport closest to the address, and check whether the aircraft can park or should return.
3. You receive two to four options with operator, model, cabin photos and the full price, including a return leg where needed.
4. You sign the contract with the operator and pay; within 15 days of the flight the handler requests the slot.
5. After landing you clear the general aviation terminal and drive straight to the house, the hotel or the golf club.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Oliver Davis

Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

Aviation Consultant

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Questions about flying privately to Alicante

• • What does a private flight to Alicante cost?

  • For the whole aircraft, a Citation CJ3 costs EUR 8,500 one way from Madrid and EUR 11,500 from Geneva; from London it is EUR 13,500. A turboprop from Ibiza starts at EUR 6,500.

• • Where do private jets land?

  • At Alicante-Elche, in the terminal for general aviation on the north side of the airfield, about 9 km from Alicante. The airport, customs and border police are open 24 hours.

• • How long does the flight from London take?

  • About 2:30 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 and 2:18 h in a Praetor 500.

• • Can I book months ahead?

  • The aircraft, yes. The airport slot can only be requested 15 days before the flight, which we do on the first possible day.

• • Can the aircraft stay while we are at the villa?

  • For a few days if stands are free. For a week or longer, especially in summer, the usual plan is two one-way flights.

• • Which airport is best for La Manga?

  • Región de Murcia at Corvera is closer to La Manga and the Mar Menor and has far less traffic. For Torrevieja and the golf courses at Orihuela Costa, Alicante is usually quicker.

• • Can we take our dog?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport, or an animal health certificate from Britain. The operator has to agree beforehand.

• • Do golf bags fit?

  • Four bags usually fit a Phenom 300 or a Pilatus PC-12, and the operator confirms the load. For more players or extra luggage a midsize jet such as the Citation XLS+ is safer.

• • Can we land late in the evening?

  • Yes, the airport is open around the clock, but each flight needs a slot and in summer the time may be moved slightly.

• • When is it hardest to get an aircraft?

  • In Holy Week and on Saturdays in July and August. Book several weeks ahead or choose another day of the week.

• • Are there Empty Legs to the Costa Blanca?

  • Yes, especially back to the UK and northern Europe after summer drop-offs and during the winter golf season. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights.