Flying from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Milan is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) flying out of Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY).
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante.
Take your pick of 9 direct flights each week between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC). This is the busiest route, with Ryanair offering a 6am departure from MXP to ALC.
To ensure you get on your flight from Milan to ALC, 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 travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Take the express route from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Nonstop flights from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) are available from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport with Ryanair. This well-known airline offers services from MXP.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Ryanair between MXP and ALC.
Ryanair is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Milan Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Thinking of flying out of Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to ALC are available with Ryanair.
Ryanair is the top choice for bookings on the BGY to ALC route.
Flights between Milan Bergamo Airport and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport are more likely to stay on schedule with Ryanair compared to other carriers.
On public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Milan to ALC flight? Relax in a hotel near Milan Bergamo Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
75% of flights leaving Milan Bergamo Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Choosing a plane ticket from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) with a stop or two can offer you a bigger choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When jetting off from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to ALC:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 20 minutes to arrive by car and 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Milano Linate Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
LIN has an on-time performance rate of 84%. This means most of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Book a hotel near ALC if you have a late flight from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Central Alicante is around 10 kilometres from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is $30. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $61. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Milan to ALC. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Alicante. July is when most people book flights from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Milan to ALC plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Alicante
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Alicante right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Milan to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Alicante when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Plaza de Espana followed by Castle of Santa Barbara and Playa del Postiguet.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Alicante, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometres northwest to Cuenca to tick off its leading attractions. From Hanging Houses of Cuenca to Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kilometres east of Alicante, Ibiza is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.