Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, making Alicante six hours ahead of Detroit.
Your DTW to ALC flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Alicante Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DTW and ALC:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
R 5,340 is the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Return flights start from R 11,459. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DTW to ALC, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Alicante Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Alicante Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
74% of flights leaving from Detroit Wayne County Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to DTW:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
If you're arriving on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Alicante Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near ALC:
Pick up a Alicante Airport rental car and discover Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Alicante Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante Airport, Alicante is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Alicante Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Alicante in February.
Book your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you'd like to go to Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DTW to ALC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Spain, consider Logroño, about 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are key highlights.
