Flying from Melbourne to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Melbourne to ALC. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to ALC flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ALC:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Alicante. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is ₹ 51,817. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 113,125. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to ALC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC). Plan your visit to Alicante in January for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Melbourne to ALC plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Alicante
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Alicante:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Alicante when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante followed by Plaza de Espana and Castle of Santa Barbara.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Alicante, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 241 kilometres northwest to Cuenca to check off its popular sights. From Hanging Houses of Cuenca to Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 193 kilometres east of Alicante, Ibiza is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Blue Ocean Ibiza, Bossa Beach and Playa de Ses Salines.
