Alicante Airport Lounges
Alicante–Elche Airport · Alicante, Spain
Alicante–Elche (ALC) on Spain's Costa Blanca runs from a single passenger terminal, and lounge coverage centres on one airside contract lounge: the Sala VIP Costa Blanca. It sits after security and sells a walk-in day pass, while Priority Pass and DragonPass members and some alliance status passengers can also get in.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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Last updated June 24, 2026
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Sala VIP Costa Blanca
The Sala VIP Costa Blanca is Alicante's main airside lounge — it sells a walk-in day pass and also accepts Priority Pass and DragonPass, so most travellers can get in without airline status. A practical place to wait out a Costa Blanca departure with snacks, drinks and Wi-Fi.
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The Sala VIP Costa Blanca is the main airside lounge at Alicante–Elche Airport, sitting after the security check on level 1 of the single passenger terminal. Formerly known as Sala Ifach,…
Alicante–Elche Airport lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal
Alicante–Elche operates from a single passenger terminal, so there's no terminal-hopping to worry about. The Sala VIP Costa Blanca sits airside after the security check, on level 1 of the terminal. It's the airport's main contract lounge, reachable on a walk-in day pass as well as Priority Pass and DragonPass membership.
- —Single-terminal airport — one airside lounge to plan around
- —Sala VIP Costa Blanca is airside, after security on level 1
- —Sells a walk-in day pass, and takes Priority Pass and DragonPass
- —Formerly listed as Sala Ifach / Salón Ifach in older guides
How to get into lounges at ALC.
Alicante keeps things simple: there's one airside lounge, the Sala VIP Costa Blanca, and a handful of ways in. You can buy a walk-in day pass at the door, use a Priority Pass or DragonPass membership, or enter on eligible airline and alliance status. Whichever route you use, clear security first — the lounge is airside on level 1.
Walk-in day pass
The Sala VIP Costa Blanca sells entry at the door, so you can pay per visit without any membership or status. Booking ahead online is usually cheaper than paying on arrival and helps guarantee a spot at busy holiday times.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at the Sala VIP Costa Blanca. Present your membership card with your boarding pass at the door; guest and visit limits follow your Priority Pass plan.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass members can also use the Sala VIP Costa Blanca. As with Priority Pass, check your plan for how many free visits and guests are included before you travel.
DragonPassAirline & alliance status
As Alicante's single contract lounge, the Sala VIP Costa Blanca also hosts eligible alliance and airline premium passengers — Star Alliance status holders are admitted on the lounge's network listing. Access and guest rules depend on your airline and tier, so confirm at check-in.
Star AllianceKnow before you go.
One lounge, one terminal
- —Alicante–Elche has a single passenger terminal, so there's only one lounge to plan around — the Sala VIP Costa Blanca.
- —The lounge is airside, on level 1 after the security check; clear security before you head for it.
- —Older guides and feeds call it Sala Ifach or Salón Ifach — it's the same lounge, now branded Costa Blanca.
Pay-per-visit works here
- —You don't need airline status to get in — the lounge sells a walk-in day pass.
- —Booking your slot online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
- —Priority Pass and DragonPass are both accepted if you carry either membership.
Timing and crowds
- —Alicante is a busy Costa Blanca leisure airport — summer and holiday mornings get crowded, so pre-book if you want to be sure of a seat.
- —There's a maximum stay of around four hours, so time your visit to your departure rather than arriving hours early.
- —Quieter mid-day windows between the morning and evening departure peaks are the most relaxed times to visit.
What to expect inside
- —Expect snacks, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, flight screens and air conditioning rather than a full restaurant-style spread.
- —It's a practical, comfortable place to wait — useful for escaping a packed terminal on a busy travel day.
- —Bring your boarding pass and membership card or booking confirmation to speed up entry at the desk.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
Alicante–Elche (ALC) operates from a single passenger terminal with one airside contract lounge, the Sala VIP Costa Blanca. It sits after security on level 1 and is the lounge to plan around whether you're departing on a Spanish domestic flight or an international one.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Sala VIP Costa Blanca, Alicante's airside lounge. Present your membership card with your boarding pass at the door; the number of free visits and guests included depends on your Priority Pass plan.
Yes. The Sala VIP Costa Blanca sells a walk-in day pass, so you can pay per visit without airline status, Priority Pass or DragonPass. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying on arrival.
The Sala VIP Costa Blanca is airside, after the security check, on level 1 of the single passenger terminal. Clear security first, then follow the signs to the lounge in the boarding area.
Yes. DragonPass members can use the Sala VIP Costa Blanca alongside Priority Pass holders. Check your DragonPass plan for the number of complimentary visits and guests included before you travel.
Yes. The Sala VIP Costa Blanca was formerly known as Sala Ifach (or Salón Ifach), so older guides and membership feeds may list it under that name. It's the same airside lounge at Alicante–Elche.
Yes — the Sala VIP Costa Blanca applies a maximum stay of around four hours. Plan your visit close to your departure rather than arriving at the airport hours early.
The Sala VIP Costa Blanca offers complimentary snacks and soft drinks, Wi-Fi, flight information screens, newspapers and magazines, air conditioning and disabled access. It's a practical place to wait rather than a full restaurant-style lounge.