Travelling from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Alicante is one hour ahead of Durham and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your MME to ALC flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Alicante (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for MME to ALC flights is Ryanair.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a popular stopover on the MME to ALC route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Currently, R 669 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Durham Tees Valley Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,859. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MME to ALC.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
When it comes to Durham Tees Valley Airport's on-time performance, 67.01% of flights complete their journey on time.
Durham Tees Valley Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MME? If you're boarding an early flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're arriving on a late Durham Tees Valley Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ALC:
Grab an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and discover Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Alicante. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The quietest month for a flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Alicante based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MME to ALC in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.