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Sala VIP Costa Blanca

Name: Sala VIP Costa Blanca
Address: Alicante, Spain
Location: Main Terminal

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández · Alicante

Guide by Lounge Frog

Editorial score

3.0/ 5

10 of 15 metrics scored

Page updated October 2026

At a glance

Alicante-Elche's only operating VIP lounge. It stands in for the larger Sala VIP Ifach, closed since a 2020 terminal fire; Aena is restoring and expanding the Ifach lounge (about 1,900 m² with terrace and showers), with completion expected around mid-2027.

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How it works

Who gets in

Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.

Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card

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Entry and guest policy

Priority Pass: guests per membership plan; children under 5 free, under-18s must be accompanied. Aena paid access: maximum stay 3 hours before scheduled departure.

Location & opening hours

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández · Main Terminal · Near gate C45-C46

Airside after security, Level 1 (Planta 1) of the boarding area, reached by escalator near gates C45-C46 in the centre of the terminal. Aena states it serves both Schengen and non-Schengen flights. Formerly called Sala VIP Salón Ifach.

Opening hours: 4 AM – 11 PM daily; Local time · Europe/Madrid

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Editorial ratings

10 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort

Food

Drinks & bar

Wi-Fi

Power outlets

Workspace

Restrooms

Staff & service

Views & light

Exclusivity

What a 5 means for each metric

Seating & comfort: plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
Food: real meals, fresh and varied
Drinks & bar: good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
Wi-Fi: fast and reliable for video calls
Power outlets: an outlet at every seat
Workspace: desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
Restrooms: clean, plentiful, well kept
Staff & service: attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light: tarmac views, natural light
Exclusivity: premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks

Not yet rated: Quiet, Space, Coffee, Cleanliness. How we rate

Quick answers

Who can get into Sala VIP Costa Blanca?

Sala VIP Costa Blanca lists access through DragonPass, Priority Pass (Max stay 3 hours) and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access (Eligible Star Alliance Gold/business passengers per operating airline). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Priority Pass: guests per membership plan; children under 5 free, under-18s must be accompanied. Aena paid access: maximum stay 3 hours before scheduled departure.

What are the opening hours of Sala VIP Costa Blanca?

Sala VIP Costa Blanca is open 4 AM – 11 PM daily (local time, Europe/Madrid).

Where is Sala VIP Costa Blanca?

Sala VIP Costa Blanca is in Main Terminal at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández (ALC), near gate C45-C46. Airside after security, Level 1 (Planta 1) of the boarding area, reached by escalator near gates C45-C46 in the centre of the terminal. Aena states it serves both Schengen and non-Schengen flights. Formerly called Sala VIP Salón Ifach.

Does Sala VIP Costa Blanca have showers and a bar?

Sala VIP Costa Blanca has self-serve drinks. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.

How good is Sala VIP Costa Blanca?

Lounge Frog rates Sala VIP Costa Blanca 3.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 10 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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