Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante is three hours behind Abu Dhabi and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your AUH to ALC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to 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 February, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between AUH and ALC:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight is $231. A return ticket right now is $582. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AUH to ALC if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AUH to ALC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Of all flights leaving Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to AUH? If you've booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ALC if you're on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Alicante. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Alicante in January.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to ALC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored 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.
Logroño is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.