Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Alicante Airport.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Alicante one hour ahead of Dublin.
Flights from DUB to ALC start from 05:50 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 21:30 with Ryanair. Overall, there are 19 weekly Dublin Airport to Alicante Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DUB to ALC flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Alicante (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dublin Airport to Alicante Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Aer Lingus is the most punctual carrier operating DUB to ALC flights. An exceptional 85.71% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Alicante Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DUB and ALC include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
At the moment, $35 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $94. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DUB to ALC if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Alicante Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DUB to ALC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to Alicante Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
77% of flights leaving from Dublin Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Dublin Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near DUB. Whether you have an early flight from Dublin Airport to Alicante Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dublin Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Grab a Alicante Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Alicante Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to Alicante Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Alicante. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Dublin Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you want to explore Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to ALC in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.