Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante is eight hours ahead of Portland and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your PDX to ALC flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to tour a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a popular stop between PDX and ALC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
R 4,699 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Portland International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 12,863. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDX to ALC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Portland International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PDX touch down on schedule 83.65% of the time.
Portland International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near PDX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Portland International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're getting in on a late Portland International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ALC:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week before travelling.
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 on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Alicante in January.
When booking your flight from Portland International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDX to ALC sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights 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.
