Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Madrid and Alicante are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from 34 weekly Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Air Europa is the earliest you can take. Iberia operates the latest service of the day at 19:40.
To ensure you catch your MAD to ALC flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Alicante (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a cinch with Iberia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Iberia.
With an impressive 86.96% of services arriving as scheduled, Iberia is the most punctual carrier for MAD to ALC flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between MAD and ALC:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
Right now, $53 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $85. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAD to ALC, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAD to ALC by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madrid Airport, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
Reserve a hotel close to ALC if you're catching a late Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Alicante Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and experience the lesser-explored corners of Alicante and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Alicante Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport to central Alicante has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Alicante. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you want to visit Alicante during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to ALC in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Alicante, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel around 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its popular sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Logroño is another must-experience destination 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.