Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Alicante Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
Flights from HEL to ALC start from 06:20 — the first with Norwegian Air Sweden. The latest departure is at 21:30 with Norwegian Air Sweden. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Alicante Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your HEL to ALC flight.
Flying during a peak time like September? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Alicante Airport, so getting to Alicante (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Norwegian Air Sweden tops the list for bookings on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating HEL to ALC flights. An impressive 94.74% of its departures on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Alicante Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between HEL and ALC:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
$77 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Alicante Airport flight. A return flight starts from $130. These prices can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from HEL to ALC, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Alicante Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Alicante Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights leaving Helsinki Vantaa Airport reach their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of HEL.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
Book a hotel close to ALC if you're taking a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Alicante Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Alicante Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Alicante Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Alicante. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to ALC sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without a visit to Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.