Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Athens International Airport.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Alicante.
To ensure you get on your ALC to ATH flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet has direct flights from Alicante Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is easyJet.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for ALC to ATH flights is easyJet.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALC and ATH:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante Airport to Athens International Airport flight is R 575. A round-trip fare right now is R 1,596. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from ALC to ATH, reserve your trip four months before your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Athens International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ALC to ATH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
79% of flights that leave from Alicante Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Alicante Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ALC? If you're boarding an early flight from Alicante Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Alicante Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Athens International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Alicante Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALC to ATH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its popular sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.