Travelling from Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Tokyo. Explore your options departing from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when reserving your flight from Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC).
Alicante is eight hours behind Tokyo. Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Tokyo to ALC, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Tokyo to ALC departing from Haneda Airport (HND), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
To reach HND from central Tokyo, it takes around 15 minutes to drive the 16 kilometres or so.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Haneda Airport:
Of the departures from Haneda Airport, 73.52% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Break up your flight from Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Narita International Airport and ALC include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to NRT from Tokyo's centre in about 1 hour. The airport is approximately 64 kilometres away.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to ALC flight:
Narita International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70.53%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing 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 wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Alicante. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport is R 7,045. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 17,831. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Tokyo to ALC. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
February is the quietest month for flights from Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Alicante based on whether you like 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). Lock in your Tokyo to ALC plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Alicante-Elche Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Alicante:
Your trip to Alicante wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante, Castillo de Santa Barbara and Plaza de Espana.
Explore more of Spain
Cuenca is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Alicante. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca.
Around 193 kilometres east of Alicante, Ibiza is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.
