Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante is two hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your IST to ALC flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between IST and ALC:
Houari Boumediene Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
At the moment, R 1,272 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,759. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IST to ALC if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from IST to ALC.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near IST. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're arriving on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near ALC:
Pick up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Airport, Alicante is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Alicante. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to ALC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.