Business Class Flights to Las Elche, Spain

Flights to Elche, Spain, arrive at Alicante Elche Miguel Hernandez International Airport (ALC). The airport is located just six miles east of the city, making it easily accessible for business travelers and tourists who fly to Elche. Direct flights to Elche are available from dozens of cities around the world.

Alicante Elche Miguel Hernandez International Airport is a hub for low-cost airlines Ryanair and easyJet, making it possible for travelers on a budget to book cheap flights to Elche from several cities in Europe.

Elche’s history dates back to the 5th century BCE. The city is home to many historic buildings and sites as well as various archeological sites. Among the most-visited of these is the Altamira Castle, built in the 12th century; and the Basilica of Santa Maria de Elche, a large domed church built in the late 17th century.

Elche is also home to thirteen museums. These include the Alejandro Ramos Folques Archaeological and History Museum of Elche, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and The Palm Grove Museum. The Archaeological and History Museum of Elche (MAHE) includes artifacts about the city and surrounding region. At one point in time, it was home to the Lady of Elche, a limestone bust found in the area that is believed to date back to the 4th century BCE. These days, the Lady of Elche and similar busts have been relocated and are on display in Madrid. However, a replica is on display at the MAHE.

In the heart of Elche sits the Altamira Palace, which is a historic building that has been beautifully restored. Formerly a fortification, the building has been converted into the MAHE, but its exteriors shouldn’t be ignored. While visiting the museum, travelers should take in the towers and painstakingly restored structures that make this a unique icon of the past.

For nature lovers, the Huerto del Cura (“Priest’s Garden”) is a botanical garden known for its collection of thousands of palm trees. What many visitors don’t know is that it also offers collections of succulents, cacti, and sculptures that highlight celebrated figures and icons from the area. Among these sculptures is another reproduction of the Lady of Elche.

Tourists also fly to Elche to attend the city’s annual Holy Week celebrations, which are held in the days leading up to Easter. The event includes several parades and processions. Other religious events in the city include Elche’s live Nativity scene and its Epiphany procession, which takes place each year on January 5.

Notable people with ties to Elche include Spanish poet Miguel Hernandez for whom the city’s Miguel Hernandez University and the region’s airport were named.