Travelling from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Valencia and Alicante are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Leave enough time to catch your VLC to ALC flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
R 432 is the lowest price for a one-way Valencia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,602. These fares can change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from VLC to ALC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Valencia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
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Handy information about Valencia Airport (VLC)
Of the departures from Valencia Airport, 78.56% land on schedule at their destination.
Valencia Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Valencia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near VLC? If you're boarding an early flight from Valencia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Valencia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Get on the fast track to 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.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to the centre of Alicante has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Valencia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Alicante in January.
Lock in your flight from Valencia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport for August if you'd like to visit Alicante during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from VLC to ALC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Spain, consider Logroño, about 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are the start of reasons to visit.
