Travelling from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Rome. Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) jetting off from here.
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight.
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Rome.
The most popular route is from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC), with 11 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from FCO to ALC is the 6:45am Ryanair service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 10:15pm with Ryanair.
Your flight from Rome to ALC won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Go straight to your destination from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Nonstop flights from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) are available from here.
Ryanair is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport departing from FCO.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from FCO to ALC.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Ryanair.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Break up your flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Rome Ciampino Airport and ALC are:
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
You can get to CIA from central Rome in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Rome to ALC flight? Unwind in a hotel near Rome Ciampino Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Most flights that depart Rome Ciampino Airport land at their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Have a late flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near ALC and fast-forward to bedtime:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, central Alicante is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is $30. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $60. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Rome to ALC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Alicante. July is when most people book flights from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Rome to ALC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Alicante:
Plaza de Espana and Castle of Santa Barbara are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Alicante itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Playa del Postiguet.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Alicante, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel about 241 kilometres northwest to Cuenca to check off its must-visit sights. From Hanging Houses of Cuenca to Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Spain, consider Ibiza, roughly 193 kilometres east of Alicante. Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza are the start of reasons to visit.