Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Alicante is one hour ahead of Porto and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of three weekly Porto Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights. The 10:55 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 21:25.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your OPO to ALC flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Alicante (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Porto Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
With 76.19% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating OPO to ALC flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OPO and ALC:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Currently, ₹ 1,660 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 3,321. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from OPO to ALC, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from OPO to ALC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of all flights leaving Porto Airport, 74.49% arrive on time at their destination.
Porto Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Porto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Porto Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to OPO:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Porto Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Follow your own route with an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and discover more of Alicante and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to central Alicante has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Alicante in January.
When booking your flight from Porto Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from OPO to ALC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're ready to explore another major stop 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 highlights.