Travelling from Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's main airports.
Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is three hours behind Dubai.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Dubai to ALC. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to ALC. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai Airport (DXB). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on schedule at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport. Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is a popular option between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and ALC.
You can get to DWC from central Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to ALC flight:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Travel at your own pace with an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and discover more of Alicante and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Alicante. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport is R 2,492. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,515. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Dubai to ALC if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC). July is when most people travel to Alicante. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Dubai to ALC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Alicante
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Alicante-Elche Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Alicante:
Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante and Castillo de Santa Barbara are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Alicante to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Plaza de Espana.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres north-west of Alicante, a trip to Cuenca will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca.
Ibiza is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres east of Alicante. No journey is complete without a visit to Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.
