Travelling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Santiago de Compostela.
Choose from 36 weekly Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights. The 07:25 departure with Vueling is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SCQ to ALC flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Alicante (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ryanair.
With an impressive 84.21% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair has the best on-time performance for SCQ to ALC flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. These are the top stopovers between SCQ and ALC:
Ibiza Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
R 312 is the best price for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 622. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from SCQ to ALC by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SCQ to ALC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal 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 Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
81.44% of flights departing from Santiago de Compostela Airport land at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from SCQ.
Santiago de Compostela Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SCQ:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Reserve a hotel close to ALC if you're on a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and discover Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Alicante. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Alicante in January.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SCQ to ALC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Alicante, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel about 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to tick off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without visiting Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
